Lemon Snow is a classic, elegant dessert that combines the bright acidity of fresh lemon with the airy lightness of whipped egg whites. This recipe creates a fluffy, cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth, perfectly balanced by the sophisticated sweetness of a Golden Grand Marnier sauce. The sauce adds a warm, citrusy depth with notes of orange and vanilla, complementing the sharp lemon zest folded into the snow. It is an impressive yet manageable treat for dinner parties or special occasions, offering a refined finish to any meal. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor contrast.
Lemon Snow With Golden Grand Marnier Sauce
Description
Lemon Snow is a classic, elegant dessert that combines the bright acidity of fresh lemon with the airy lightness of whipped egg whites. This recipe creates a fluffy, cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth, perfectly balanced by the sophisticated sweetness of a Golden Grand Marnier sauce. The sauce adds a warm, citrusy depth with notes of orange and vanilla, complementing the sharp lemon zest folded into the snow. It is an impressive yet manageable treat for dinner parties or special occasions, offering a refined finish to any meal. Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor contrast.Ingredients
Directions
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Stir together gelatin and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
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Stir in the lemon juice.
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Add boiling water and stir until the sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved.
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Chill the mixture, stirring often, until it thickens enough to mound when dropped from a spoon.
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Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the chilled lemon-gelatin mixture.
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Fold in the finely grated lemon zest until evenly distributed.
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Spoon the mixture into 8 large wine goblets or dessert dishes.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set completely.
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Shortly before serving, spoon Golden Grand Marnier sauce over the top of each dessert.
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Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 93.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.2g8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 22.7g
- Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
To speed up the chilling process, place the bowl over a bath of ice water with a dash of salt added to the ice water.
The Lemon Snow can be refrigerated for up to 5 days before adding the sauce.
For the Golden Grand Marnier Sauce, combine Grand Marnier with a simple syrup or caramel base, heating gently until smooth.
Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when whipping.
Serve immediately after adding the sauce to maintain the airy texture of the snow.
