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This International dessert features Freshly squeezed lemon juice. It delivers bright, zesty notes. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Lemon Lady Finger Cake (Elegant But Easy
Description
This International dessert features Freshly squeezed lemon juice. It delivers bright, zesty notes. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Grated zest of 1 lemon 1/2 c Sugar 1 tb Cornstarch 1 tb Butter 5 ea Egg yolks, well beaten 5 ea Egg whites, beaten stiff 1 1/2 pk Lady Fingers Whipped
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cream /topping
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Line 1 qt.
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mold with wax paper and then with lady finger halves.
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Mix lemon juice with sugar and cornstarch in top of double boiler and
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cook over simmering water until mixture is thickened.
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Add the butter and stir until melted.
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Add beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly, and cook 2 min.
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longer.
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Stir in grated zest and then fold in the beaten egg whites, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
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Pour half the mixture into lined mold.
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Cover with layer of lady finger halves.
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Repeat layers.
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Refrigerate overnight.
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Unmold onto crystal pedestal cake platter.
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Pipe whipped cream onto top and around bottom edge of cake.
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Garnish with paper thin slices of candied lemon peel
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 13.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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