Ingredients
1 cup chilled heavy cream for a rich, airy texture
3 tablespoons powdered sugar for sweetness and stabilization
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice for a zesty twist
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest for aromatic citrus flavor
Instructions
1-Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for 15 minutes to get the best texture.
2-Pour 1 cup of chilled heavy cream into the bowl.
3-Add 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of fresh-squeezed lemon juice gradually while beating.
4-Beat until soft peaks form, watching closely to avoid over-whipping.
5-Fold in 2 teaspoons of finely grated lemon zest carefully.
6-Serve right away or pop it in the fridge for a few hours it’s ready when you are!
Last Step:
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❄️ Use the coldest heavy cream possible for faster whipping and better volume.
🥶 Chill the mixing bowl beforehand to achieve optimal texture.
⏰ Watch closely and stop beating as soon as soft peaks form to avoid overwhipping into butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg