
Looking for a dessert that everyone will love and that will impress visually? Frosted lemons are the perfect finishing touch for a successful pizza party or a meal with friends. It's a fresh, tangy dessert that's super easy to make, even if you're not a pastry chef! With their fun presentation and sparkling taste, these little frozen lemons will quickly become your favorite dessert. Ready to get started?
Preparation time: 20 min
Freezing time: 5h
Difficulty level: Medium
Ingredients 4 frosted lemons:
- 4 large, untreated yellow lemons (choose firm ones)
- 120g caster sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 150ml of water
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation steps:
1. Wash the lemons thoroughly. Cut each lemon in half.
2. Using a spoon or small knife, carefully scoop out the pulp from the lemons, being careful not to pierce the skin. Save the pulp and juice in a bowl.
3. Strain the juice from the pulp to remove the seeds and pieces of membrane. You should get about 120ml of lemon juice.
4. In a saucepan, mix the sugar with the water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool.
5. Once the syrup has cooled, add the previously filtered lemon juice and mix well.
6. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt.
7. Gently fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture, using a spatula to avoid breaking the egg whites.
8. Pour the lemon mixture into a freezer-safe container and place it in there for 1 hour.
9. After 1 hour, take the mixture out and whisk it vigorously to break up the ice crystals. Return to the freezer.
10. Repeat this every hour for 3-4 hours to achieve a smooth, creamy sorbet texture.
11. When the sorbet is ready, fill one half of each emptied lemon with the sorbet. Then place the other empty half on top to form the hat.
12. Place the frozen lemons in the freezer for at least 2 hours before serving.
Take the frozen lemons out of the freezer 5 minutes before serving, so they are not too hard. Serve them chilled and enjoy this refreshing dessert!
Enjoy your meal!