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Frozen Lemon Dessert
Frozen Lemon Dessert! A sweet summer treat that will cool your taste buds and make you pucker with excitement. Truly a perfect finale to any BBQ or late night summer sweet tooth craving!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 278 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 cups Graham crackers smashed into crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs separated save yolks and whites in separate bowls
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- zest of one lemon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the first three ingredients (butter, graham cracker crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of sugar) until combined. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan. Use a 9X11 inch baking dish (save a handful of the crumb mixture to sprinkle over the top when finished).
- In a large mixing bowl (or bowl of an electric mixer) whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks, set aside. Separate egg yolks and egg whites (make sure none of the yolks get in the whites or they won't whip properly).
- With a stand mixer or handheld mixer- beat the egg whites until soft peeks. Add one cup of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, set aside.
- Beat egg yolks until creamy and pale yellow. Add lemon juice and lemon zest and beat again until incorporated.
- Use a spatula and gently fold in egg yolks to the egg whites, best folding method is up down motion and alternating scraping the sides of the bowl. Fold until uniform. Fold the egg yolks and egg whites into the large bowl of whipped cream. Use the same folding method to incorporate.
- Place the prepared lemon filling in the pan prepared with graham cracker crumbs and spread evenly to cover all the pan. Sprinkle the extra crumbs on top. Cover and freeze 2 hours and up to 2 months. For best results allow to freeze at least 2 hours before serving.
- After the lemon bars are frozen use a sharp knife to cut them into small squares. Serve cold!
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Notes
- Do not over mix the final mixture. Gently fold for a smooth, light, and fluffy creamy mixture.
- These can also be made with limes instead of lemons.
Nutrition Information
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
156mg
(7%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
556IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 556IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.