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Easy Creamy Citrus Dessert Recipe

Easy Creamy Citrus Dessert Recipe That Will Brighten Your Day

This Easy Creamy Citrus Dessert recipe is a delightful blend of citrus flavors that is simple to make and guaranteed to brighten your day.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, lemon zest, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the citrus mixture until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with additional citrus zest if desired.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream with Greek yogurt.
  • This dessert pairs well with fresh berries on top.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Easy Creamy Citrus Dessert, citrus dessert, creamy dessert recipe, quick dessert