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Lemon Cream

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This recipe was created to accompany Strawberry Rhubarb Napoleons. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup well-chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
Garnish: fresh lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler and cut into julienne strips

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl with an electric mixer beat heavy cream with sugar until it holds soft peaks. Fold in sour cream and lemon zest. Lemon cream may be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered. Whisk cream lightly before serving.

  2. Step 2

    Serve cream garnished with zest.

TagsDessertLemonCitrusFruitSour CreamDairyNut FreeGluten FreeEasyNo-CookElectric MixerGourmet
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