ITALIAN LEMON FROZEN DESSERT

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Lemon fans will favor the flavor of this refreshing dessert. I sometimes top individual servings with fresh berries.-Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup amaretti cookie crumbs

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and ricotta cheese; slowly add 1/2 cup butter. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Transfer to a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a small bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cooled lemon mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Combine cookie crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over lemon mixture. Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight. , Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Using plastic wrap, lift dessert out of pan. Invert onto a serving platter; discard plastic wrap. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 40g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 247mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.