Lemon Creme with Basil Strawberries
Such a refreshing and delicious summer dessert. This creme is such a simple, light, and hugely flavorful summer treat. It is so simple to prepare and a great crowd pleaser. I hope you enjoy it - it is my summer go-to.
What you will need
Lemon Creme
- 280 g mascarpone cheese
- 280 g quark if not available can substitue for cream cheese
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 1 lemon zest & juice
- 140 g yoghurt
- 2.5 sheets gelatine
- 1 tbsp water
Basil Strawberries
- 150 g Strawberries
- 1 handful basil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Garnish
- 4 leaves basil
How to
Lemon Creme
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Place the mascarpone, curd cheese and sugar into a mixing bowl and whip it up for about 3 minutes. Then add the juice and zest from 1 lemon and continue whisking for 2 to 3 more mintues. Set it aside and place the gelatine along with 1 tablespoon of water into a small pan. Stirring constantly dissolve the gelatine. When dissolved add a tablespoon of yoghurt and mix it into it. Pour the gelatine mixture back into the remaining yoghurt and whisk in until equally distributed. Fold the yoghurt mixture into the whipped cheese and pour it equally into 6 jars or bowls. Place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours to overnight to let the gelatine sit.
Basil Strawberries
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Half an hour before serving cut the strawberries into small pieces and add them into a bowl. Finely slice the basil and also put it into it. In a seperate bowl add the lemon juice, zest, and the powdered sugar. Pour it over the strawberries and let marinate for half an hour in the fridge.
Before serving
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add a quater fo the strawberries to each jar and garnish with a basil leaf. - Enjoy!
Notes
This is one of my favourite summer recipes since you do not have to heat up the oven, cook really, or spend a lot of time in the kitchen but still create such a delicious dessert. I've made it several times already this summer, also for our summer garden party. It is so simple to prepare and a really great crowd pleaser. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me! And if you recreate the recipe be sure to tag me on instagram! I hope you enjoy it and I wish you all a beautiful summer!
Xx Katie