Okay, so I’ve been seeing these frozen lemon desserts all over my feed, and I just had to try making them. I mean, who doesn’t love a good, refreshing treat, especially when it’s blazing hot outside? I figured, “How hard could it be?” Let me tell you, it was a bit of an adventure, but totally worth it in the end!
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to gather my ingredients. Nothing fancy, just some regular stuff I mostly already had:
- Lemons (obviously!) – I grabbed like, 6 of them.
- Sugar – the regular granulated kind.
- Water.
- Heavy cream – because, why not make it extra delicious?
- A pinch of salt – I always add a pinch of salt to my sweets, it just enhances the flavors, you know?
The Zesting and Juicing
I started by zesting all the lemons. My little zester got a real workout! I made sure to only get the yellow part, not the white pith, because that stuff is bitter. Then came the juicing. I squeezed those lemons like my life depended on it! I ended up with a good amount of juice, thankfully.
Making the Syrup
Next up, I made a simple syrup. I put the sugar, water, and that pinch of salt into a saucepan. I just kinda eyeballed the amounts, I’m not one for super precise measurements, I like add about two cups of sugar, and two cups of water to boiled. I put it on the stove and heated it up, stirring until the sugar dissolved completely. It got all nice and clear, you know, syrupy.
Mixing It All Up
Once the syrup cooled down a bit, I mixed it with the lemon juice and zest. The smell was amazing, so lemony and fresh! Then, I folded in the whipped cream. I whipped it separately until it had those soft peaks, you know, not too stiff, not too runny.
The Freezing Game
Now for the hard part: waiting! I poured the mixture into a loaf pan. I lined it with some plastic wrap first, just to make it easier to get out later. Then, into the freezer it went. I think I checked on it every hour, I was so impatient! It took a good 4-5 hours, maybe even a bit longer, to freeze completely.
The Big Reveal (and Taste Test!)
Finally, it was ready! I pulled the frozen dessert out of the freezer, used the plastic wrap to lift it out of the pan, and sliced it up. It looked pretty good, if I do say so myself! And the taste? Oh man, it was SO good. Super lemony, tart, but also sweet and creamy. The perfect balance! It was exactly what I needed on a hot day.
Seriously, this was way easier than I expected, and the result was amazing. I’m definitely making this again, maybe even trying different fruits next time. Strawberry, maybe? Or raspberry? The possibilities are endless!
