Lemon delicious
Lemon Delicious is a classic dessert featuring a tangy lemon flavor with a creamy sauce beneath a light cake-like top. This easy recipe combines eggs, butter, and milk for a delightful balance of sweet and tart.
Cook time 35 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup self-raising flour
1.25 cups milk (1% fat)
Lemon Delicious is a classic dessert known for its luscious, tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture. It's the perfect treat to end a meal, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tart. This recipe is easy to follow and makes use of simple, everyday ingredients to create a dessert that will wow your taste buds.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in the butter-sugar mixture and reserving the whites in another clean bowl.
- Beat the yolks into the sugar and butter mixture until well combined.
- Incorporate the lemon zest and juice into the mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually sift in the self-raising flour, mixing gently.
- Slowly pour in the milk, while continuing to mix. The batter will be quite runny at this stage.
- Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the reserved egg whites until they form soft peaks.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the lemon mixture. This should be done gently to keep the batter light and airy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or divide it evenly among ramekins.
- Place the dish or ramekins in a larger baking pan. Create a bain-marie by pouring hot water into the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the dish or ramekins.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set, and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. The dessert will have a cake-like top with a creamy lemon sauce at the bottom.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.
By following these steps and tips, you can create a Lemon Delicious that is sure to impress your family and friends. This dessert is a perfect combination of a fluffy, soufflé-like top and a rich, lemony custard base. Enjoy your homemade Lemon Delicious as a refreshing finish to any meal!
Lemon delicious FAQ:
Bake the Lemon Delicious in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Your Lemon Delicious is done when the top is golden brown and set, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The dessert should also have a slight jiggle in the center, indicating its creamy texture.
Yes, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Gently reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
You can substitute self-raising flour with all-purpose flour by adding 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder for every cup of flour used. Mix well before using in the recipe.
To make a dairy-free version, replace the butter with a dairy-free margarine and use a plant-based milk alternative, such as almond or oat milk, keeping the same measurements.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients.: Allow your butter, eggs, and milk to come to room temperature before starting. This ensures they blend together more evenly, resulting in a smoother batter.
- Separate the eggs carefully.: Make sure no yolk mixes with the egg whites when separating them. This helps the whites to whip up properly, giving the dessert a light, airy texture.
- Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks.: Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and gently fold them into the mixture. This will create a light, soufflé-like top layer while the base remains creamy.
- Bake in a water bath.: Place your baking dish in a larger pan filled with hot water. This helps the dessert cook evenly and prevents the top from cracking.
- Cool gradually.: Allow the Lemon Delicious to cool gradually after baking. A sudden change in temperature can cause the dessert to deflate or crack.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 400kcal
Protein 10g
Carbohydrates 50g
Fiber 0.37g
Sugar 40g
Fat 18g
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