Italian Lemon Frozen Dessert |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Lemon fans will favor the flavor of this refreshing dessert. I sometimes top individual servings with fresh berries.Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Ingredients:
5 eggs |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup ricotta cheese |
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided |
1 cup lemon juice |
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel |
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream |
1 cup amaretti cookie crumbs |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and ricotta cheese; slowly add 1/2 cup butter. Stir in lemon juice and peel. Transfer to a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
2. Line a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled lemon mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Combine cookie crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over lemon mixture. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight.
3. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Using plastic wrap, lift dessert out of pan. Invert onto a serving platter; discard plastic wrap. Cut into slices. Yield: 8 servings.
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