• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Cooking On The Ranch logo

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Roundup
  • Contact Me
  • Join Community
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Soups, Stews, & Chilis
  • About
  • Recipe Roundup
  • Contact Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home > Dessert > Creamy Dreamy Lemon Lush Dessert Recipe

    Creamy Dreamy Lemon Lush Dessert Recipe

    Published: Jan 22, 2020 · Modified: Jan 18, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Frozen lemon desserts served in a hollowed out lemon shell

    A beautiful frozen lemon dessert made of cream and lemon juice, served in a lemon shell. An eye-catching make ahead dessert perfect to serve at a dinner party or a ladies luncheon. This Lemon lush dessert recipe is crisp, creamy and a true treat.

    lemon lush dessert served in lemon shells garnished with blueberries

    Let’s Brighten Up January with These Lemon Snowballs.

    Is it just me, or is January a boring month?

    I could blame Thanksgiving and Christmas. November and December hurl us into a whirlwind of non-stop magical activity.  January most certainly brings that to a screeching halt.

    January: The Monday morning of the year. The quit carbs, stop drinking, crowded gym month. On top of feeling cold and fat, there’s the glut of “new year-new me” posts on Facebook.

    All the gourmet cheese is gone from the fridge.

    We start to really notice that it’s pitch dark at 5:00 p.m. and that the ice on the sidewalks is dangerous.

    And it’s such a loooooooooong month. Actually no longer than six others, but don’t you find yourself wondering “is it February yet”?

    I had to make something yellow, something bright and snappy, something lemony. Something lip-puckering zesty. Something fun!

    These Lemon Lush Dessert Cups were just what the Doctor ordered. A cross between lemon ice cream and lemon sorbet, you’re going to flip over this dessert.

    Frozen lemon milk and cream served in a hollowed out lemon shell garnished with blueberries and mint leaves

    Frozen Lemon Dessert Recipe

    A very long time ago, my friend Linda served this beautiful lemon dessert as the grand finale of a dinner of simple grilled lamb chops with her Tree House Salad.

    A light meal that was punctuated by an exclamation mark with these impressive little lemon cups.

    Frozen lemon cream served in a hollowed out frozen lemon half will definitely get ones attention. Linda called them Lemon Snowballs, I call them lemon lushes, because it they are simply luscious.

    These lemon lush dessert cups perfect for entertaining, because you can totally make them ahead. Let’s take a look.

    Ingredients for Lemon Lush Dessert

    Ingredients You’ll Need:

    • A mixture of heavy cream, milk and sugar.
    • Eight lemons.
    • Lemon zest.
    • Lemon juice.
    • Fruit and mint for garnish. Blueberries or raspberries work well here.

    How to Make These Lemon Snowballs

    Make the Lemon Boats

    • Begin by gathering your army of lemons. You’ll need eight.
    • Take three of those lemons and cut them lengthwise to resemble boats.
    • Slice a small sliver of skin from the bottom of each boat so the lemons will sit level.
    • Remove the pulp from the lemon halves. A knife and melon baller work well here.
    • Once the lemon halves are hollowed out, cover with plastic wrap and freeze.

    Prepare the Lemon Cream Lush

    • Using the remaining lemons, zest a couple of lemons for a total of two teaspoons of zest.
    • Juice lemons for 3/4 cup lemon juice (about four lemons).
    • In a large freezer safe bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice, milk and cream.
    • Add sugar and stir very well to combine ingredients.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for eight hours, or overnight.

    Fill the Lemon Boats

    • Remove the lemon boats and lemon lush from freezer.
    • Using an ice cream scoop, scrape across the top of the lemon lush and place the sheets of the frozen dessert into the frozen lemon shells.
    • Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until ready to use.
    • To serve: Garnish with blueberries, or raspberries and small mint leaves.

    Recipe for Lemon Lush Dessert Cups

    You’ll be very proud to serve these lemon snowballs at your next brunch, lunch, or even light Summer dinner. Easy to make once you get the stubborn flesh removed from the lemon. Just be patient. Use a sharp knife to cut around the edge of the lemon and then dig in.

    I hope you give this fun frozen lemon dessert recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating and leave a comment about your experience with the recipe.

    And if you have a favorite lemon dessert recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    Don’t want to mess with the fresh lemon shells? Simply serve in a chilled ramekin garnished with mint leaves and blueberries.

    Frozen lemon cream dessert served in a ramekin garnished with blueberries and mint leaves

    More Fresh Fruit Dessert Recipes

    • Strawberry Tart Recipe with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling
    • Fresh Peach Blueberry Pie
    • Vanilla Swirl Lemon Curd Ice Cream
    • Frozen Lemon Cream Pie

    And if you have a sweet tooth, you won’t want to miss my dessert category. You’ll find lots of fun approachable recipes, including the most popular dessert recipe on my site for French Pear Tart Bourdaloue.

    lemon lush dessert served in lemon shells garnished with blueberries

    Lemon Lush Dessert Cups

    Crisp, creamy and luscious. A fresh lemon dessert made of cream and lemon juice and served in a lemon shell.
    5 from 7 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Freeze time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 257kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 8 large lemons
    • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
    • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
    • 1 cup milk whole fat
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup blueberries or raspberries for garnish
    • mint leaves for grnish
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Begin by gathering your army of lemons. You'll need 8
    • Take three of those lemons and cut them horizontally lengthwise. They'll resemble boats .Cut a small piece of skin from the bottom of each boat. This is so the lemons will sit level.
    • Remove the pulp from the lemon halves. Use a knife and melon baller works well here.Once the lemon halves are hollowed out, cover with plastic wrap and freeze.
    • Using the remaining lemons, zest a couple of lemons for a total of 2 teaspoons
    • Juice lemons for 3/4 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
    • In a large freezer safe bowl combine lemon zest, lemon juice, milk and cream. Add sugar and stir very well to combine ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
    • Remove the lemon boats and lemon lush from freezer. Using an ice cream scoop, scrape across the top of the lemon lush and place the sheets of the frozen dessert into the frozen lemon shells.
    • Cover with plastic wrap. To serve: Remove from freezer and garnish with blueberries, or raspberries and small mint leaves.

    Notes

    I had more frozen lemon lush than would fit into the lemons. I saved it in the freezer and used it a week later in Ramekins. 
    Easy to make once you get the stubborn flesh removed from the lemon. Just be patient. Use a sharp knife to cut around the edge of the lemon and then dig in.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @lannisam or tag #CookingOnTheRanch!

    Lemon Lush Dessert … It’s whats for dessert

    « Savory Oven Roasted Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes
    Whipped Goat Cheese Appetizer with Red Chile Jam »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pamela Marich says

      June 19, 2021 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Our kitchen team made this dessert for a church dinner. It was wonderful! I came home immediately and made some for myself. It’s so refreshing and delicious!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 22, 2021 at 6:23 am

        Hi Pamela. Thanks so much for taking the time to write and let me know that you enjoyed this lemon dessert. It’s a great dessert for Summer and one of my “go-to’s” for entertaining. Make it a delicious day.

        Reply
    2. mjskitchen says

      January 23, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love every kind of lemon desserts. They are always so refreshing. This one looks delicious and very, very lemony. Unfortunately, I’ll have to wait for a little warmer weather to try it. I do not handle cold food well in the winter. Very creative to put them in the lemon shells.

      Reply
    3. Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina says

      January 23, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      January is just crazy for me with spring semester classes starting up. But it certainly my least favorite month due to weather. Your lemon snowflakes would certainly brighten these gray-sky, gloomy days of January. Great recipe Lea Ann!!!

      Roz
      xo

      Reply
    4. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      January 23, 2020 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      These sound fabulous! And so pretty. So true about January . I am missing gourmet cheese also!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I'm Lea Ann, A Culinary School Grad obsessed with South of The Border cuisine. Mexican, Southwestern and Wild West Recipes. If you're an adventurous home cook looking to spice up your meal plans, you'll find plenty of inspiration for reliable, approachable recipes.

    More about me →

    Reader's Favorites

    • Thick and Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
    • Savory Oven Roasted Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes
    • Broccoli Cheez Whiz Rice Casserole
    • Santa Fe Chicken Wings, Crispy Baked Wings

    Soups & Stews

    • Lemon Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe
    • Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Mushrooms
    • Chicken Poblano Soup With Hominy
    • Cowboy Chili With Kidney Beans

    Taco Tuesdays

    Taco recipes

    Dessert Recipes

    • Chile Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Bourbon Frosting
    • No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe With Eagle Brand Milk
    • Strawberry Tart Recipe with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling
    • Cherry Delight, No Bake Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Cherry Dessert

    Footer

    Featured in and partnered with

    Privacy Policy

    • Privacy Policy

    Accessibility Statement

    Copyright © 2022 Cooking On The Ranch • Privacy Policy

    • 31
    284 shares
    284 shares