Lemon Dessert Sauce
Brighten up your favorite desserts with this luscious Lemon Dessert Sauce, an irresistible blend of tangy citrus and velvety richness. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant zest, and just the right amount of sweetness, this quick and easy recipe takes only 20 minutes to prepare. The key to its silky texture lies in tempering the egg yolks to create a creamy, custard-like consistency that perfectly complements everything from cakes and ice creams to pancakes and fruit. Strained to perfection and served warm or chilled, this versatile sauce is a must-have for lemon lovers. Store any leftovers to enjoy its zesty goodness throughout the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, and granulated sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Stir until the butter is fully melted.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the cold water until smooth and slightly pale.
Slowly drizzle about two tablespoons of the warm lemon mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously.
Reduce the heat to low and cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let the mixture boil.
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or zest.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then transfer it to a serving dish or jar. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled over your favorite desserts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.7 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 664 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
