French Lemon Cream Recipe

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French Lemon Cream
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Ingredients
5
Count
Nutrition
309
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For this recipe you will need an instant read thermometer, a strainer and a blender or food processor, but it will be worth the trouble.
  2. Bring a few inches of water to a simmer in a pan.
  3. Place the sugar and zest in a heat-proof bowl that will fit over the pan. Prior to placing it over the pan, rub the zest and sugar together with your fingers until the sugar is moist and very aromatic. Whisk in eggs, followed by the lemon juice.
  4. Set the bowl over the pan with simmering water and start stirring with a whisk as soon as the mixture feels tepid to the touch.
  5. Cook the lemon cream, stirring and whisking constantly, until it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The cream will start out bubbly but as it gets closer to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, it will start to thicken and leave tracks. This means the cream is almost ready. Getting the cream to this temperature can take up to 10 minutes.
  6. As soon as it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit, take it off the heat and strain it into a blender or food processor, discard the zest.
  7. Let the cream cool to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (about 10 mins) and then blend on high, adding in the butter 5 pieces at a time with the machine running. Scrape down the sides of the processor as you go.
  8. Once the butter is all in, continue to blend for another 3 minutes to get the perfect light, airy texture.
  9. Pour into a container, press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. (The cream will keep well in the refrigerator for 4 days, or tightly sealed in the freezer for up to 2 months).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 308.89 Kcal (1293 kJ)
Calories from fat 229.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.48g 39%
Cholesterol 154.01mg 51%
Sodium 39.59mg 2%
Potassium 95.19mg 2%
Total Carbs 18.81g 6%
Sugars 16.04g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 3%
Protein 3.75g 8%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.35 Kcal (1144 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.55g 39%
Cholesterol 136.29mg 51%
Sodium 35.03mg 2%
Potassium 84.24mg 2%
Total Carbs 16.64g 6%
Sugars 14.19g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 3%
Protein 3.32g 8%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 24.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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