Inspired by her Italian roots, Paola put a spin on lemon cream to create these lemon desserts - they’re a refreshing dish to serve after a big festive meal. For more food ideas and recipe inspiration, join the Coles Cooking Club Facebook group at coles.com.au/colescookingclub.
- Serves6
- Cook time5 minutes
- Prep time15 minutes, + 2 hours chilling & overnight chilling time
Ingredients
- 600ml thickened cream
- 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
- 1 tbs finely grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (125ml) limoncello
- 12 savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits), halved crossways
- Mixed berries, to serve
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Method
Step 1
Combine the cream, sugar and lemon rind in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until the mixture thickens slightly. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl and place in the fridge for 2 hours to chill.
Step 2
Add lemon juice and whisk until soft peaks form. Spoon one-quarter of the mixture evenly among serving glasses.
Step 3
Place the limoncello in a shallow dish. Dip biscuits in limoncello and turn to coat. Place 2 biscuit halves over the cream mixture in each glass and drizzle with 1/2 tsp of the remaining limoncello. Continue layering with the remaining lemon cream, biscuits and limoncello, finishing with lemon cream. Place in the fridge overnight to chill.
Step 4
Top with mixed berries to serve.
Paola’s Christmas lemon cups
- Serves6
- Cook time5 minutes
- Prep time15 minutes, + 2 hours chilling & overnight chilling time
Ingredients
- 600ml thickened cream
- 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
- 1 tbs finely grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (125ml) limoncello
- 12 savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits), halved crossways
- Mixed berries, to serve
Description
Inspired by her Italian roots, Paola put a spin on lemon cream to create these lemon desserts - they’re a refreshing dish to serve after a big festive meal. For more food ideas and recipe inspiration, join the Coles Cooking Club Facebook group at coles.com.au/colescookingclub.
Method
Step 1
Combine the cream, sugar and lemon rind in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until the mixture thickens slightly. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl and place in the fridge for 2 hours to chill.
Step 2
Add lemon juice and whisk until soft peaks form. Spoon one-quarter of the mixture evenly among serving glasses.
Step 3
Place the limoncello in a shallow dish. Dip biscuits in limoncello and turn to coat. Place 2 biscuit halves over the cream mixture in each glass and drizzle with 1/2 tsp of the remaining limoncello. Continue layering with the remaining lemon cream, biscuits and limoncello, finishing with lemon cream. Place in the fridge overnight to chill.
Step 4
Top with mixed berries to serve.