Brighten up your dessert table with *Lone's Danish Lemon Dessert*, a zesty treat that combines the buttery richness of a shortbread crust with a velvety, tangy lemon filling. This easy-to-make recipe showcases the bold flavors of fresh lemon juice and zest, balanced perfectly with just the right amount of sweetness. The delicate crust provides a satisfying crunch, while the smooth, citrusy layer melts in your mouth. Finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for brunches, tea parties, or simple weekday indulgence, this crowd-pleaser can be served chilled or at room temperature. Ready in just one hour, Lone’s Danish Lemon Dessert is sure to become your go-to recipe for lemon lovers!
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar. Mix until the ingredients come together into a crumbly dough.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth it out.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until it turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and lemon zest until well combined.
Gradually stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and cornstarch. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
Pour the lemon filling over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
Remove the dessert from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the dessert out of the baking dish using the parchment paper overhang. Transfer it to a cutting board.
Dust the top with powdered sugar for garnish. Cut into 12 equal squares or desired serving sizes.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Serving size | (1095g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3920.6 |
Total Fat 194.2g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 106.4g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 1186.9mg | 0% |
Sodium 317.1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 526.6g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
Total Sugars 311.4g | |
Protein 51.7g | 0% |
Vitamin D 160IU | 0% |
Calcium 197.4mg | 0% |
Iron 15.8mg | 0% |
Potassium 712.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories