Best 6 Lemon Dessert Sauce Recipes

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Calling all dessert aficionados! If you're seeking a burst of citrusy goodness to elevate your culinary creations, look no further than lemon dessert sauce. This vibrant and versatile sauce adds a tantalizing tang to a variety of sweet treats, leaving taste buds dancing with delight. Whether you're topping off a classic pound cake, drizzling it over fluffy pancakes, or adding a zesty twist to ice cream, this article will guide you through the delicious possibilities of lemon dessert sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets of crafting the perfect lemon dessert sauce, providing you with expert tips, delectable variations, and mouthwatering inspiration to transform your desserts into extraordinary experiences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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I love this sauce on gingerbread or fresh fruit, especially strawberries. It is also good on pound cake and ice cream.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  • Stir in boiling water and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil 3 minutes until clear and thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon rind and salt.

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it's also great as a glazed for roasted chicken with some thyme or rosemary...or swirled in to a homemade cheesecake.-Connie Jurvevich, Atmore, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 17m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Angel food or pound cake

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Cook over simmering water for 10-12 minutes or until mixture reaches 160° and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Serve chilled over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON AND LIME DESSERT SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Citrus     Fruit     Dessert     Low Fat     Lemon     Lime     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 very thin lemon slices
4 very thin lime slices
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan to blend. Add 1 cup water and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Whisk in lemon juice and lime juice. Cool sauce to room temperature. Stir in lemon and lime slices and vanilla extract. Add food coloring, if desired.

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, optional
1/2 cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan.
  • Over low heat gradually add boiling water, stirring rapidly. Let simmer about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon rind and lemon juice, nutmeg and blueberries. Serve hot, warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE FOR TWO



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Make and share this Lemon Dessert Sauce For Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon, rind of
1 dash salt
1 1/2 teaspoons butter (or margarine, but butter will give a better taste)

Steps:

  • In a one-cup glass measuring cup, mix sugar and cornstarch together; then whisk in water, lemon juice, lemon peel and salt.
  • Microwave uncovered on High, stirring every 30 seconds, until sauce is thickened and boiling; it will take 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add butter and keep stirring until sauce is smooth.
  • Serve sauce warm over gingerbread, bread pudding, or any type of plain cake.

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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Make and share this Lemon Dessert Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Dessert

Time 4m

Yield 1 cup sauce, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Microwave butter for 20-30 seconds on High in a 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl.
  • Combine sugar and cornstarch.
  • Add to butter.
  • Stir in water, lemon juice and peel.
  • Microwave for 2-3 minutes on High, until boiling, stirring once serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 83, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 33.5, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right lemons: Use Meyer lemons or Eureka lemons for a sweeter sauce, or Lisbon lemons for a tarter sauce.
  • Zest the lemons before juicing them: This will release the most flavor from the lemons.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Bottled lemon juice will not give your sauce the same bright flavor.
  • Strain the sauce before serving: This will remove any pulp or seeds from the sauce.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness and tartness to your liking: You can add more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Lemon dessert sauce is delicious either way.

Conclusion:

Lemon dessert sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used to top a variety of desserts, from cakes and pies to ice cream and fruit salads. It's also a great way to add a burst of flavor to grilled fish or chicken. With its bright, citrusy flavor, lemon dessert sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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