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

When life gives you lemons, make lemon dainty! This delightful and refreshing dessert is the perfect way to showcase the bright and zesty flavors of fresh lemons. Whether you're hosting a summer soiree or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Lemon dainty is a light and airy confection that is both elegant and simple to make. With a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling, each bite bursts with citrusy goodness. The combi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 egg yolks, well beaten
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl; stir in milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form sharp peaks. Fold egg whites into flour mixture; pour into a 1-quart baking dish.
  • Set baking dish in a baking pan. Pour water into baking pan to make a 1-inch deep water bath around baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set in the middle, about 50 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 135mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 108mg