Lemon Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 2 cups

Lemon Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

3 lemons

⅓ pound butter

1 ¾ cups white sugar

5 eggs

beaten

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Grate the zest of 2 lemons; squeeze juice from 3 lemons.

Step 2

Melt butter with sugar over very low heat in a double boiler; slowly pour in beaten eggs and lemon juice. Stir lemon zest into butter mixture; continue to stir constantly until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 143.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 19.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 17.6g

Fat: 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 21%

Cholesterol: 62.8mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 255IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 12.9mg 22%

Folate: 7.3mcg 2%

Calcium: 18.9mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 3.7mg 1%

Potassium: 43.3mg 1%

Sodium: 61.6mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 66.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.