Description
Experience the refreshing burst of flavors with this Italian Lemon Spread Delight. With its luscious creamy texture and zesty lemon taste, this spread is perfect for toasting on warm bread, drizzling over pancakes, or filling cakes. Ideal for sunny afternoons or dinner parties, it brings a hint of sunshine to any table. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Fresh Lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Zest the lemons to get about two tablespoons of zest, then juice them to yield half a cup of lemon juice.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs. Whisk continuously for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in softened butter until melted. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture into a clean jar or container and let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours until set.
- Use your spread on toast, pancakes, or as cake filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For a different sweetness profile, substitute sugar with honey. - A pinch of salt can enhance the flavors. - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks; enjoy cold or at room temperature.