Description
A traditional English dessert made with whipped cream, lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness, resulting in a light, frothy, and tangy treat perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp sweet white wine or sherry (optional)
Instructions
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and white wine or sherry if using.
- Continue to whip gently until the mixture thickens but remains light and airy.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with extra lemon zest or a thin lemon slice if desired.
Notes
- Use chilled cream and bowl for best whipping results.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Can substitute lemon juice with other citrus juices like lime or orange.
- Omit alcohol for a kid-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg