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Frozen Lemon Torte

Frozen Lemon Torte prepared dish

This frozen lemon torte is a refreshing dessert that combines the bright flavors of lemon with a creamy texture. Perfect for warm weather, it features a buttery crust and a luscious lemon filling that is both tangy and sweet. Serve it chilled for a delightful finish to any meal!

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 10 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include granulated sugar, unsalted butter, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
  5. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  6. Add the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
  7. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture until combined.
  9. Pour the lemon filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  10. Freeze the torte for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  11. Before serving, let the torte sit at room temperature for a few minutes for easier slicing.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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