ITALIAN LEMON FROZEN DESSERT

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Lemon fans will favor the flavor of this refreshing dessert. I sometimes top individual servings with fresh berries.-Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup amaretti cookie crumbs

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and ricotta cheese; slowly add 1/2 cup butter. Stir in lemon juice and zest. 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 9x5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled lemon mixture. Pour into prepared pan. 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. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 40g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 247mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Kirabo Joseline
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This is the best lemon dessert I've ever had.


Joseph Golding
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The dessert was amazing!


Emran Reasat
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This recipe is a keeper! The dessert was delicious and everyone loved it.


Waseem Saheb
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This dessert was a disaster. The filling was too runny and the crust was too thick.


Tara Bhujel
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I would not recommend this recipe. The dessert was too tart and the crust was too dry.


John Hall
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This dessert was not as good as I expected. The lemon flavor was not very strong.


Steven Hernandez
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This dessert was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Kaku Yt
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This was a great recipe. The dessert was delicious and easy to make.


James Masterson
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This dessert was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Francis Wharekawa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dessert turned out great! It was a hit with my family and friends.


Thuto Ndlovu
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This was a delicious and refreshing dessert. I loved the combination of lemon and cream cheese. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Huma samad
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This dessert was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a little less lemon juice. Other than that, it was a good recipe and the dessert was easy to make.


UySheka Mclemore
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this one was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor was not overpowering, and the dessert was very creamy and smooth. I would definitely make this again.


Nayeem Talukder
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This is a great recipe! The dessert was delicious and easy to make. I didn't have any graham crackers, so I used a chocolate cookie crust instead. It worked out great!


Qar7 l ŸÇÿ±ÿ≠
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I love lemon desserts, so I was excited to try this recipe. I was not disappointed! The dessert was light and fluffy, with a bright lemon flavor. The crust was the perfect complement to the filling. I will definitely be making this again.


God Blessing
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dessert turned out great! It was easy to make and didn't take too long. The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the filling. Overall, this is a great recipe for a refreshing and delicious s


Asmitasunar Sunar
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This frozen dessert was a delightful treat! The combination of lemon and cream cheese was perfectly balanced, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I loved the addition of the graham cracker crust, which added a nice crunch. I would definitely make