Description
Brighten your breakfast or dessert with this luscious Italian Lemon Spread Delight. This creamy, zesty spread combines fresh lemon juice and egg yolks for a smooth texture that’s perfect on toast, pancakes, or even desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a taste of the Italian sun in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace with a mixing bowl, whisk, and saucepan.
- Juice enough lemons to yield one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until pale and thick.
- Gradually add the lemon juice while continuously whisking until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (approximately 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in softened butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Allow to cool before transferring to jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to zest the lemons before juicing for extra flavor. Experiment with other citrus fruits like limes or oranges for unique variations. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week; stir well before serving.