Luscious Lemon Verbena Syllabub Recipes

LEMON VERBENA SYLLABUB FOR LAZY SUMMER DAYS OR DINNER PARTIES!

Steps:

• Mix the sugar with the lemon juice until the sugar is dissolved.
• Boil the cream with the lemon verbena. When boiling, add the sweetened lemon juice (use fresh lemons, or it might curdle) and stir until mixed.
• Sieve and pour into serving glasses. Chill for at least two hours.
• Serve with cream and some fresh Lemon Verbena leaves for a garnish.

LEMON VERBENA SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Add the lemon verbena leaves and cover the pan. Steep for 15 minutes.
• Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, discard the leaves, and let cool. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Cherry Verbena Soda
• For one drink, fill a tall glass with ice. Add 1 tablespoon of the Lemon Verbena Syrup, 2 tablespoons of Sour Cherry Syrup , and a few dashes of acid phosphate or lemon juice or citric acid solution. Top with seltzer and mix gently. Garnish with lemon verbena leaves and maraschino cherries, if desired.

LEMON SYLLABUB

Steps:

• Pour the cream into a bowl and whip until it just holds its shape.
• Place the egg whites into a separate bowl and whisk them (I use an electric hand whisk) until stiff.
• Add the sugar 1 tbsp at a time, whisking well between additions until the mixture is smooth and glossy but still stiff.
• Gently fold the finely grated lemon rind into the whipped cream, along with the lemon juice and egg whites until everythiong is well mixed.
• Spoon into 4 serving glasses and chill.
• for 30 minutes Garnish with lemon rind and serve with dessert biscuits.

LEMON SYLLABUB (HEALTHIER OPTION INCLUDED)

Steps:

• Whip the cream and sugar together until soft peaks form.
• Stir in the wine, most of the lemon zest and the juice.
• Spoon into glasses or bowls, sprinkle with the remaining zest and serve with cookies on the side or berries on top.
• Drop some calories - try using half 0% fat Greek yogurt, half cream for a healthier dessert.

LEMON CURD SYLLABUB

Steps:

• Set out 4 serving glasses and crumble a biscuit in each one, use half of the wine to moisten the crumbs.
• Whip the cream together with the sugar until you have soft peaks.
• Fold in the remaining wine, after that the lemon curd, try to achieve a marbled effect.
• Spoon into the glasses, sprinkle with the almonds, garnish with the mint and serve.

VERRINES OF LIMONCELLO SYLLABUB WITH LEMON SUGAR AND RASPBERRIES

Steps:

• Divide the raspberries between 10 shot glasses, topping each with a little of the extra limoncello.
• Grind the lemon zest with 3 tablespoons of the caster sugar in a mortar and pestle until fine.
• In a large bowl, whip the cream with 50ml limoncello until soft peaks form. Add half the zest mixture and the remaining sugar, then fold in with the yogurt or creme fraiche. Spoon the cream over the raspberries and sprinkle with remaining lemon sugar to serve. Garnish with fresh mint and lemon verbena leaves.