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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups whipping cream
  • 2 lemons, juice and zest of
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar

Method

  • Bring to a simmer over low heat the whipping cream.
  • Add the sugar and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes
  • Take off the heat and add the juice and zest of 2 lemons. It should start to thicken almost immediately.
  • Taste and add more lemon juice if not tart enough. It should taste sweet, creamy and tart at the same time.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then spoon into serving dishes or stemware if you are using this as your serving medium.
  • Cover the surface with cling film to stop a skin from forming and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight to allow to set.
  • Serve with plain butter cookies or shortbreads.