Description
Lemon Syllabub is a classic English dessert featuring a light, frothy mixture of whipped cream, lemon juice, and sugar—perfectly refreshing and tangy for a delicate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp white wine or sherry (optional)
Instructions
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in lemon juice, lemon zest, and white wine or sherry (if using).
- Continue to whip until the mixture thickens but remains light and airy.
- Divide into serving glasses and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with extra lemon zest or a small mint leaf if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar amount to taste, depending on your preferred sweetness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the wine or sherry.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing summer dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon syllabub, English dessert, whipped cream dessert, lemon dessert, light dessert, no bake