Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of this classic British dessert. Lemon Syllabub is a refreshing and light treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a zesty lemon flavor and a hint of sweetness, it’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemon Syllabub:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine or sherry (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- lemon slices or zest curls for garnish
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, wine or sherry if using, and vanilla extract.
- Finish the Mixture: Continue whipping just until thick and airy. Spoon the mixture into dessert glasses or bowls.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lemon slices or zest curls before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the wine or sherry.
- This dessert pairs well with shortbread cookies or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping, Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
