Citrus Dream (Frozen Dessert)

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla wafers, finely crushed
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    Line a 5x9 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap allowing a 4 inch overhang on all sides.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl stir together the wafers, butter and salt, press evenly into the bottom of the pan and freeze.
  3. 3
    In a double boiler, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar and cook, whisking until the sugar has dissolved, around 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in the citrus peel and juice over low heat until the mixture has thickened, around 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Using an electric mixer, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the custard.
  5. 5
    Pour the filling over the crust. Fold the plastic wrap over the cake and freeze for at least 5 hours over overnight.
  6. 6
    To serve run a wet knife around the sides of the pan and invert onto a platter, discarding plastic wrap,
  7. 7
    Sprinkle with the coconut.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try