How to Make Lemon Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the bright and tangy flavor of lemon that can instantly lift your spirits and refresh your palate. And when that zesty lemon flavor is combined with creamy cheese, it creates a decadent and irresistibly delicious combination that is truly unforgettable. Lemon cheese is a simple and versatile recipe that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways – spread on toast, stirred into pasta, or even as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lemons
  • ⅓ pound butter
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Grate the zest of 2 lemons; squeeze juice from 3 lemons.
  • Melt butter with sugar over very low heat in a double boiler; slowly pour in beaten eggs and lemon juice. Stir lemon zest into butter mixture; continue to stir constantly until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 43mg