Lemon Icebox Dessert Recipe

Name: Lemon Icebox Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 3/4 cup cold butter; 8 large eggs, separated; 2 cups sugar, divided; 2/3 cup lemon juice; 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water, divided; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
8 large eggs, separated
2 cups sugar, divided
2/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water, divided
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1
In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350u00b0 for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
2
For filling, in a large heavy saucepan, combine egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice and zest. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add to the egg yolk mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160u00b0 and coats a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; cool completely.
3
In another large saucepan, combine egg whites, cream of tartar, and remaining sugar and water. Cook over low heat, beating with a hand mixer on low speed until mixture reaches 160u00b0. Pour into a large bowl; beat on high until soft peaks form. Gently fold into yolk mixture. Spread over crust.
4
For topping, in a small bowl, beat the cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form; spread over filling. Combine coconut and orange zest; sprinkle over top. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.

1695

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, 3/4 cup cold butter, 8 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Lemon Icebox Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Icebox Dessert

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