Homemade desserts for LEMON lovers

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Of course! Here are three recipes for homemade desserts for lemon lovers. These desserts offer a perfect combination of acidity and sweetness, highlighting the delicious citrus flavor of lemon. Enjoy these refreshing options!

1. Lemon and Meringue Cake:

Ingredients:

For the mass:

• 1 1/2 cups crushed lemon cookies
• 1/2 cup melted butter

For the lemon filling:

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 4 egg yolks (reserve the whites for the meringue)
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 butter spoons

For the meringue:

• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a tart pan.
3. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt for the lemon filling. Gradually add the water, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the butter. Pour this mixture over the dough in the mold.
5. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy. Add the sugar gradually and continue beating until firm peaks form. Spread the meringue over the lemon mixture.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned. Let cool before refrigerating.

2. Glazed Lemon Cookies:

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• 1 cup butter at room temperature
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 2 lemons

For the glaze:

• 2 cups of icing sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.
4. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture. Add the lemon zest and mix well.
5. Form the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork.
6. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let it cool.
7. To make the glaze, mix the icing sugar with the lemon juice. Add more sugar or juice as needed to achieve desired consistency. Cover the cookies with the glaze and decorate with lemon zest if desired.

3. Lemon Mousse:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1 can (400 g) condensed milk
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 2 lemons

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the condensed milk with the lemon juice and lemon zest.
2. In another bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
3. Gradually add the whipped cream to the lemon mixture, mixing gently in a circular motion until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into individual cups or glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the mousse is firm.
5. Serve cold, garnishing with more lemon zest if desired.

These lemon dessert recipes will surely delight lovers of this citrus. I hope you enjoy making and tasting them!