Three Ingredient Lemon Cream Recipe

This unbelievably easy lemon cream dessert, from the June issue of Chatelaine magazine, is a refreshing summer treat that will impress your guests! Made with just three ingredients and ready in minutes, this triple-tested recipe (Chatelaine's recipes always deliver!) requires minimal effort but maximum deliciousness. Perfect for a quick dessert or a light, summery ending to a meal. Chilling time not included.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 9 mins
Calories 345.4 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Three Ingredient Lemon Cream

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How to Make Three Ingredient Lemon Cream

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon curd and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
  3. Gently fold the lemon curd mixture into the whipped cream until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Spoon the lemon cream into individual serving dishes or a larger bowl.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to set. Garnish with fresh berries or lemon zest (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

91g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Three Ingredient Lemon Cream?

Three Ingredient Lemon Cream takes about 14 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 9 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Three Ingredient Lemon Cream?

Three Ingredient Lemon Cream has approximately 345.4 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Three Ingredient Lemon Cream?

The key ingredients for Three Ingredient Lemon Cream are Whipping Cream, Granulated Sugar, Lemons, Lemon, Zest Of. See the full list with measurements above.

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