Italian Lemon Frozen Dessert
The recipe Italian Lemon Frozen Dessert could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in about 40 minutes. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 467 calories. If you have amaretti cookie crumbs, butter, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and ricotta cheese; slowly add 1/2 cup butter. Stir in lemon juice and peel.
Transfer to a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
Line a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled lemon mixture.
Combine cookie crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over lemon mixture. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight.
Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Using plastic wrap, lift dessert out of pan. Invert onto a serving platter; discard plastic wrap.