This dessert is super speedy to whip up, literally, and will keep for weeks in the freezer meaning you can have a fancy pud at the drop of the hat if you have unexpected guests pop in on you. With a buttery biscuit base and a silky smooth top, this cake is the perfect combination of flavour as well as texture. Serve with plenty of fresh raspberries for a fresh and fruity dessert.
Ingredients
- 30g unsalted butter
- 8 digestive biscuits, crushed into crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 150g caster sugar
- 300ml pot double cream
- 2 lemons – grated zest from 1 and juice from both
- Raspberries, to serve
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Melt the butter and stir into the crushed biscuits. Spread evenly over the base of the dish but don’t press down.
- Separate the eggs and whisk the whites until stiff. Add the sugar and whisk again until thick and glossy.
- Whip the cream and fold in the egg yolks mixed with the lemon zest and juice. Fold the whites into the cream mixture.
- Pour over the crumble base and put in the freezer. It will take 4-5 hours to freeze. Serve frozen, with raspberries.
Top Tip for making Lemon ice-cream cake
Remove 10 minutes before serving to make it easier to scoop.
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