French Lemon Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup sugar
3 lemons , zest of, grated
4 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4-5 lemons)
1 cup unsalted butter plus 5 tbsp , cut into tbsp sized pieces, at room temperature (10 1/2 oz total)

Directions:

For this recipe you will need an instant read thermometer, a strainer and a blender or food processor, but it will be worth the trouble.
Bring a few inches of water to a simmer in a pan.
Place the sugar and zest in a heat-proof bowl that will fit over the pan. Prior to placing it over the pan, rub the zest and sugar together with your fingers until the sugar is moist and very aromatic. Whisk in eggs, followed by the lemon juice.
Set the bowl over the pan with simmering water and start stirring with a whisk as soon as the mixture feels tepid to the touch.
Cook the lemon cream, stirring and whisking constantly, until it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The cream will start out bubbly but as it gets closer to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, it will start to thicken and leave tracks. This means the cream is almost ready. Getting the cream to this temperature can take up to 10 minutes.
As soon as it reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit, take it off the heat and strain it into a blender or food processor, discard the zest.
Let the cream cool to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (about 10 mins) and then blend on high, adding in the butter 5 pieces at a time with the machine running. Scrape down the sides of the processor as you go.
Once the butter is all in, continue to blend for another 3 minutes to get the perfect light, airy texture.
Pour into a container, press a piece of plastic wrap against the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. (The cream will keep well in the refrigerator for 4 days, or tightly sealed in the freezer for up to 2 months).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	308.89 Kcal (1293 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.48g	39%
Cholesterol	154.01mg	51%
Sodium	39.59mg	2%
Potassium	95.19mg	2%
Total Carbs	18.81g	6%
Sugars	16.04g	64%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	3%
Protein	3.75g	8%
Vitamin C	20.4mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	28mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	273.35 Kcal (1144 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.55g	39%
Cholesterol	136.29mg	51%
Sodium	35.03mg	2%
Potassium	84.24mg	2%
Total Carbs	16.64g	6%
Sugars	14.19g	64%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	3%
Protein	3.32g	8%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	34%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	24.8mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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