When life throws lemons at you, make yummy desserts with them is probably the funda behind some of these delicious lemon-based desserts. While mango rules during this season, lemons are another hot favourite during summer. If you enjoy a sweet, tarty dessert, this one is for you. We list some delicious lemon desserts on offer.
Try a Meyer Lemon Curd and Meringue
Chef Deepak Yadav at Courtyard by Marriott, Gurugram Downtown feels that usually the options that are available for lemon-based desserts are lemon tarts and lemon pies so in order to create something interesting he thought of serving Meyer Lemon Curd and Meringue. With the correct blend of natural flavours — the zest and juice of the plump lemons and the use of curd in the dish of Meringue helps maintaining the balance of sweetness.
Enjoy a basic lemon cake
Tea time parties would be incomplete without this absoulte favourite — a basic lemon cake. Chef Mohit Jaggi at Andrea’s Eatery is making the perfect accompaniment to your tea — Mini Lemon Tea Cake. A refreshing light dessert that’s perfect for any time of the day. Jaggi adds, “If you are looking out to cherish something with a tang and a touch of sugar, nothing can get any better than a mini lemon cake.”
Get ready for a Creme Brulee topped with lemon
And if you really want to go all out, there’s always Creme Brulee topped with lemon flavour. Served at Radisson Blu Hotel Dwarka, and created by chef Mahesh Sharma, who says, “It tastes like the essence of a thousand lemons and lemon grass, balanced by the richness of the cream and the crackle of the torched topping.”
Tuck into a Lemon pie
At Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar, chef Sushil Kumar is serving a Raspberry and Lemon Pie. Raspberries and lemon make a perfect mix of sweet and tangy flavour in the tart. Kumar insists on trying the dessert just so that you give your meal a perfect end with a delicious dessert.
Relish a Lemon Mousse
Chef Atul Shanker Mishra at Hotel the Royal Plaza is making a Lemon Mousse with a chocolate twist. Mishra says, “The balance between the tang and the sweetness of the cream is a perfect combination. It’s also a light dessert for summers.”
Lemon Mousse with a chocolate twist
Ingredients
• 70 gms Whipped cream
• A pinch of Lemon zest
• 1/4th Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 30 gms Lemon filling
• Garnished with caramelised lemon
Method
Add the above ingredients in cream, whisk it well and let it set in a serving glass or a bowl as desired, garnish with a slice of caramelised lemon and chocolate twist. Serve cold.
Price list
• Andrea’s Eatery - Mini Lemon Tea Cake - Rs 250, plus taxes
• Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar - Raspberry and Lemon Pie Rs 300, plus taxes
• Radisson Blu Hotel Dwarka - Lemon crème Brule - Rs 450, plus taxes
• Hotel the Royal Plaza - Lemon Mousse with chocolate twist - Rs 499, plus taxes
• Courtyard by Marriott, Gurugram Downtown - Meyer Lemon Curd and Meringue - Rs 474, plus taxes
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