Limoncello Syllabub with Lemon Sugar & Tuilles

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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LIMONCELLO SYLLABUB WITH LEMON SUGAR & TUILLES

“We retire to tea or syllabub beneath the shade of some great oak.”
‘Tom Brown at Oxford’, Thomas Hughes, 1861 (Wikipedia).

Recently, I went to the extraordinary lengths of making Limoncello from scratch – a testament to my patience, if I do say so myself! It’s made for a delicious late-afternoon (okay, mid-afternoon) tipple, but it was time to test it out in a dessert recipe.

I decided to make a syllabub – an old English concoction which morphed, over the centuries, from a frothy alcoholic drink to a spiked cream dessert. It’s a simple, yet delicious way to round off a summer night’s meal (let’s quietly forget it’s mid-winter down here in NZ!).

I was inspired by a recipe from Delicious Magazine which paired a basic Limoncello cream with fresh raspberries. I loved the idea of the combination but, with raspberries out of season, I decided to pump up the flavour profile with some home-made lemon curd instead. That, along with the crunchy lemon sugar topping and some gluten-free lemon tuilles I made last minute (based on a recipe from Good to Know), ensured a truly satisfying eating experience.

Served in your prettiest dishes (like the crystal goblets I scored for next to nothing at a local charity shop), these old-English, turned Italian, dessert creams are sure to please!

LIMONCELLO SYLLABUB WITH LEMON SUGAR & TUILLES

LIMONCELLO SYLLABUB WITH LEMON SUGAR & TUILLES

Indulge in a light and airy Italian-inspired treat! Featuring a luxuriously creamy Limoncello Syllabub infused with a zest of lemon and subtle sweetness. Presented with a sprinkle of crunchy Lemon Sugar and delicate Tuilles, it's a delightful and elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the lemon sugar:

  • Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp golden or white caster sugar (superfine sugar)

For the syllabub:

  • 4.22 fl oz Greek yoghurt (1 small punnet)
  • 4.22 fl oz store-bought lemon curd (or make your own – Lemon Curd)
  • 6.7 fl oz cream
  • 1 tbsp golden or white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1.6 fl oz limoncello

For the tuilles:

  • 1 large egg white
  • 2.1 oz caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1 oz gluten-free flour or you can use plain flour
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • Few drops of lemon essence
  • 30 g 1 oz butter, melted

Instructions
 

For the lemon sugar (make ahead of time):

  • Grind the lemon zest with the caster sugar in a mortar and pestle until fine. It’s a good idea to do this ahead of time – it will dry out the longer it’s left and ensure a nice crunchy texture.

For the syllabub:

  • In a small bowl, mix together with yoghurt and lemon curd with a spoon and set aside. In a large bowl, whip the cream with the sugar and limoncello until soft peaks form (it’s vital you don’t overwhip). Add half the zest mixture, and fold in with the yogurt/curd mixture.

To assemble:

  • Spoon the cream into serving glasses and sprinkle with remaining lemon sugar to serve. Place in refrigerator to chill.

For the tuilles:

  • Set the oven to 180°C (360°F).
  • Put the egg white in a medium bowl. Whisk it lightly with a fork, then whisk in the sugar to a froth. Sift in the flour, add the lemon zest (if using) and lemon essence and mix in the melted butter.
  • Put teaspoon lots of batter (I made four per baking sheet) spaced well apart on the lined baking sheet. Spread the mixture very thinly with the back of the spoon, into a wide rectangular shape, then bake for 8-10 mins, or until golden brown around the edges.
  • As soon as they’re out of the oven, slide an offset spatula underneath each tuille and as quickly as possible roll each one into a cigar shape (mind your fingers; it’s hot!).
  • Set aside to cool and crisp up. Cook the rest of the mixture in batches.
  • Cool and store in an airtight tin. They will keep for a week, and for a month if frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Lemon Sugar Tuilles, Limoncello Syllabub
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Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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  1. So pretty! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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  2. Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it.

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