You won't believe how quickly you can make this delicious 🍋 lemon dessert! With just two ingredients—lemon gelatin and heavy cream—you’ll have a treat that’s perfect for any day.
Besides being quick to prepare, this dessert is delicious and light, with a smooth texture and a refreshing lemon flavor.
The hardest part? Waiting for it to set! The best part? You can easily swap the lemon for any flavor you prefer, making this dessert as versatile as it is tasty.
How to Make 2-Ingredient Lemon Dessert
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
- Dissolve lemon gelatin in 250 ml of boiling water.
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- Add 250 ml of cold water and stir.
- Gradually mix in the cream until well combined.
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- Pour into a dish or individual jars.
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- Cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Camila's Tips and Variations
- Make sure the cream is cold before mixing; this helps it blend more smoothly with the gelatin.
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap before refrigerating to prevent it from absorbing other flavors.
- Experiment with flavors like strawberry, lime, or orange gelatin.
- Garnish with whipped cream, fruit, or crushed cookies before serving.
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📖 Recipe
2-Ingredient Lemon Dessert
You won't believe how quickly you can make this delicious 🍋 lemon dessert! With just two ingredients—lemon gelatin and heavy cream—you’ll have a treat that’s perfect for any day.Besides being quick to prepare, this dessert is delicious and light, with a smooth texture and a refreshing lemon flavor. The hardest part? Waiting for it to set! The best part? You can easily swap the lemon for any flavor you prefer, making this dessert as versatile as it is tasty.
Tools
- 8'' X 8'' Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 500 ml water
- 400 ml heavy cream
- 85 g (3 oz) lemon gelatin You can use any flavor of gelatin you prefer, but ensure the packet is for 500 ml of water.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 250 ml of boiling water with the lemon gelatin. Stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
- Pour in 250 ml of cold water and stir to mix.
- Gradually add the cream to the gelatin mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a dish or divide it into individual jars for serving.
- Allow it to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Notes
How to Store & Make Ahead
This lemon dessert will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Be sure to cover it with plastic wrap to keep it fresh and prevent it from absorbing any other flavors in the fridge.
You can prepare this lemon dessert a day in advance. After making it, cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh and delicious for up to 3 days,
Nutrition Facts
2-Ingredient Lemon Dessert
Amount per Serving
Calories
184
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
51
mg
17
%
Sodium
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
44
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
657
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
36
mg
4
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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