Lemon Dessert Sauce For Two Recipe

Indulge in this dreamy, old-fashioned lemon dessert sauce! This quick and easy recipe (ready in under 10 minutes!) creates a vibrant, tangy sauce perfect for elevating your favorite desserts like gingerbread, bread pudding, or cake. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, it's the perfect finishing touch for a romantic dinner or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 81.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Dessert Sauce For Two

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How to Make Lemon Dessert Sauce For Two

  1. In a one-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch until well combined.
  2. Add the water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to the measuring cup. Whisk vigorously until thoroughly mixed.
  3. Microwave uncovered on high for 30 seconds. Stir well, then microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the sauce thickens and comes to a gentle boil (about 1-2 minutes total).
  4. Remove from the microwave and stir in the butter until it melts completely and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  5. Serve the warm lemon sauce immediately over your favorite dessert – gingerbread, bread pudding, or cake are all excellent choices!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

9g

Carbs

4g