Lemon Cheese Recipe

This treasured family recipe, passed down from England, creates a vibrant lemon cheese perfect for spreading on toast, filling tart shells, or transforming into a delightful dessert with whipped cream. A quick and easy treat for unexpected guests or a special afternoon tea!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 94.7 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Lemon Cheese

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How to Make Lemon Cheese

  1. Juice two lemons (about 1/4 cup juice).
  2. Zest one lemon (about 1 tablespoon zest).
  3. In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until light and frothy.
  5. Temper the eggs by slowly whisking in 1/4 cup of the hot lemon mixture. This prevents the eggs from curdling.
  6. Gradually whisk in the remaining hot lemon mixture until fully incorporated.
  7. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
  9. Pour into a sterilized jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
  10. Top with whipped cream for an extra-special dessert.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

5g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Cheese?

Lemon Cheese takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Cheese?

Lemon Cheese has approximately 94.7 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Cheese?

The key ingredients for Lemon Cheese are Sugar, Lemons, Eggs, Vanilla, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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