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Lemon Chiffon With Macerated Blueberries

This recipe is a perfect summertime dessert, served after brunch, lunch or dinner. Hey, even as a sweet treat in between. It's chic without even trying. Devine.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Author Farmhouse 1820

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 2 large lemons
  • 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar divided
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • FOR THE LEMON CURD:
  • Put a strainer over a glass bowl. Set aside.
  • Put the lemon juice, zest and granulated sugar in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Stir until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to low, being careful not to boil the mixture, and whisk in the butter and eggs.
  • Cook stiffing constantly until thickened, about 5 -8 minutes, and taking care not to let it boil,
  • Pour lemon mixture into the strainer. Using a silicone spatula, press on the mixture until all the liquid has strained into the bowl. Discard solids.
  • Place some plastic wrap on the surface of the curd so no skin develops and cool. Can be made the day before. Store in the fridge.
  • FOR THE BLUEBERRIES:
  • Combine 1/4 cup confectioners sugar and berries in a glass bowl. Stir occasionally. Cover and let macerate for at least 15 minutes.
  • FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:
  • In a cold metal bowl (a cold bowl works best for whipping the cream into peaks) whisk (I use an electric mixer or hand held beater) the cream and remaining 1/4 cup confectioners sugar until thickened and soft peaks form.
  • TO ASSEMBLE:
  • Gently fold the whipped cream in the lemon mixture. Transfer the chiffon to a pastry bag.
  • Pipe some of the chiffon into the bottoms of preferred serving glasses, then spoon in some blueberries with their juices. Repeat layering, finishing with just a few blueberries on the tops. Serve immediately.