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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 16 ounces heavy whipping cream into saucepan
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • berries
  • mint

Directions

  • First, zest one lemon (you should get about 1 Tablespoon).
  • Then, juice the lemon (you need 5 tbsp., so you might need some juice of another lemon).
  • Combine and put aside.
  • Next, pour 16 ounces of heavy whipping cream into saucepan.
  • Add 3/4 cup sugar (less if you prefer a tarter dessert or if you are using sweeter Meyer lemons).
  • Bring the cream and sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in lemon juice and zest slowly until combined and let sit for 10 minutes to cool.
  • Stir again and divide into four ramekins or cocktail glasses.
  • Cover the surface of each with cling wrap to avoid skin, and chill until set, two-three hours or overnight.
  • When serving, remove cling wrap, and top with a scattering of berries, extra zest, and mint.
  • Another possibility is whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
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