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Lemon Syllabub

Lemon Syllabub is a classic British dessert that combines whipped cream, lemon juice, and sweet wine for a refreshing and airy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup sweet white wine like Riesling or Moscato

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving glasses or bowls

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, pour in the heavy cream and begin beating it with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  2. Gradually add the sugar to the cream while continuing to beat.
  3. Once the cream is fluffy, gently fold in the lemon juice and zest.
  4. Carefully pour in the sweet white wine, folding it through the mixture.
  5. Give the mixture a taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness as desired.
  6. Transfer the syllabub to the fridge and let it chill for at least an hour.
  7. Once chilled, scoop the syllabub into serving glasses or bowls.
  8. Top with a sprinkle of lemon zest or mint for an extra pop of color.

Notes

This dessert is naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free using coconut cream.