Bright Lemon Dessert Sauce Recipe
This easy lemon sauce recipe delivers bold citrus flavor in a smooth, glossy finish. A lighter alternative to lemon curd and perfect for desserts.
Servings 2 cups
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 eggs yolks
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice about 3 lemons
- Zest of 2–3 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter or 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
How to Make Lemon Sauce
- Infuse the Sugar: Rub the lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers. This enhances the citrus flavor.Whisk the Base: Whisk together the lemon-sugar mixture, eggs, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.Cook Gently: Pour into a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly.Cook until the mixture slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 6–8 minutes. It should remain pourable.Do not let it boil.
- Add Butter: Remove from heat and whisk in butter until smooth and glossy.Strain (Optional): For a silky finish, strain through a fine mesh sieve.Let cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken a bit as it cools but will remain spoonable.
Notes
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Calories are estimated per serving.
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