Lemon cream is a smooth and tart preparation, ideal for coating ice cream, garnish pies, or simply enjoy the spoon. It is also perfect for adding a touch of freshness to creamy or fruit ice, and its preparation is simple and quick.
Ingredients :
- 4 green lemons (about 120 ml of juice)
- 150 g of sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100 g of butter
- 1 tablespoon of lime zest (optional, for more taste)
Preparation :
- Prepare the lemon mixture
in a bowl, whips the lime juice, zest (if used), sugar and eggs together. Make sure the mixture is very smooth and homogeneous. - Cooking the cream
pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from coating. The cream will thicken gradually, it takes about 5 to 7 minutes. - Incorporate the butter
once the cream has thickened, remove it from the fire. Add the butter cut into pieces and mixes until it is completely melted and well incorporated into the cream. - Filter the cream (optional)
if you want a perfectly smooth texture, passes the cream through a fine colander to remove any pieces of zest or egg coagulation. - Let cool
let the lime cream cool at room temperature, then transfers it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. She keeps about a week.
My Personal Tip:
This lime cream is delicious as a topping for a vanilla or coconut ice cream with the Ninja Creami. I also like to use it to garnish a marbled ice before turbine it, thus creating layers of tangy freshness with each bite. For an even more greedy dessert, you can add it on a red fruit ice or even incorporate it into a perfect ice cream with a few meringue shards for a texture contrast!
Here, a refreshing and creamy homemade lime cream, ideal for sublimate all your Ninja Creami ice creations and bring an acidic note to your desserts.
