Description
A refreshing creamy lime dessert that is simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cream and sugar to a 1-quart saucepan and place it over medium heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a vigorous simmer and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the lime juice, vanilla, and lime zest. The mixture should look slightly thicker and reduced.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, stirring gently once or twice.
- Pour the mixture into a ramekin or dessert dish. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, or until fully set.
Notes
- This dessert can be garnished with whipped cream or fresh lime slices before serving.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg