Meyer Lemon Cream with Graham Crackers and Sea Salt

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Meyer Lemon Cream with Graham Crackers and Sea Salt
140 min.
4
632kcal

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Indulge in the delightful tang of Meyer Lemon Cream, a luxurious dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tartness. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it an ideal side dish for any gathering. With its creamy texture and zesty flavor, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Imagine the rich, velvety lemon curd, made from fresh Meyer lemons, enveloped in a cloud of chilled heavy cream. Each spoonful is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the crunch of crumbled graham crackers and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt that elevates the experience to new heights. Whether you serve it in elegant glasses or simple bowls, the presentation is as inviting as the taste.

This recipe is not just about the immediate satisfaction; it also offers versatility. The lemon cream can be the star of various desserts, from a luscious topping on vanilla pound cake to a refreshing filling for tart shells. You can even layer it with fresh fruits for a light and refreshing treat. With a preparation time of just 140 minutes, you can easily whip up this delightful dessert ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the company of your guests without the last-minute rush.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will not only tantalize your taste buds but also become a cherished recipe in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  •  graham crackers crumbled
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream chilled
  • 0.5 cup regular lemon juice fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest finely grated
  • servings flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cook eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in amedium saucepan over medium heat,whisking constantly, until thickened (mixtureshould coat a spoon), 8–10 minutes.
  2. Transfer mixture to a blender and blendon low speed, gradually adding butter,until mixture is smooth (you're not trying toaerate the mixture, so keep blender on lowspeed).
  3. Transfer lemon curd to a mediumbowl, cover, and chill at least 2 hours.
  4. Just before serving, whisk cream intolemon curd.
  5. Layer lemon cream and grahamcrackers in small glasses or bowls, finishingwith graham crackers. Top with lemon zestand sea salt.
  6. DO AHEAD: Lemon curd can be made1 week ahead. Keep chilled.
  7. more ideas for … Meyer Lemon Cream
  8. The tart layer in this easy dessert—made byenriching lemon curd with heavy cream—is so good, you'll want to make it the baseof other sweets, too. A few suggestions:Cake Slather cream on a slice of vanillapound cake at teatime (or snack time).Tart Chill, then spoon into a prebaked tartshell, garnish with whipped mascarpone,and you've instantly got lemon cream pie.Fruit and Cream
  9. Layer in bowls withfresh fruit. Finish with a bit of raw sugar.
  10. Per serving: 520 calories, 42 g fat, 0 g fiber
  11. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories632kcal
Protein5.51%
Fat60.9%
Carbs33.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.02
Glycemic Load
34.58
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
9.9817392255949%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.49mg
Hesperetin
4.41mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:631.82kcal
31.59%
Fat:43.75g
67.3%
Saturated Fat:25.64g
160.23%
Carbohydrates:54.28g
18.09%
Net Carbohydrates:53.36g
19.41%
Sugar:41.66g
46.28%
Cholesterol:255.4mg
85.13%
Sodium:411mg
17.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.91g
17.82%
Vitamin A:1691.73IU
33.83%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.74%
Selenium:14.5µg
20.71%
Phosphorus:172.68mg
17.27%
Vitamin C:13.63mg
16.52%
Vitamin D:2.28µg
15.22%
Calcium:101.8mg
10.18%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.5%
Folate:37.29µg
9.32%
Iron:1.66mg
9.25%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.53%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.14%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.55%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.6%
Magnesium:25.26mg
6.32%
Potassium:209.11mg
5.97%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.93%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.57%
Fiber:0.91g
3.65%
Vitamin K:3.46µg
3.29%
Copper:0.05mg
2.63%
Source:Epicurious