Best 5 Easy Fresh Lemon Dessert Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of easy and refreshing lemon dessert sauces. These versatile sauces, brimming with the vibrant flavors of fresh lemons, transform ordinary desserts into extraordinary culinary creations. From the tangy Lemon Sauce, perfect for drizzling over pound cake or angel food cake, to the luscious Lemon Curd, ideal for filling tarts and cookies, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Discover the zesty Lemon Glaze, adding a glossy sheen to your favorite muffins and scones, and the velvety Lemon Mousse, a light and airy delight that will elevate any dessert. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes cater to both novice and experienced bakers alike. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a flavor adventure with our exquisite lemon dessert sauces.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASIEST LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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Easiest Lemon Dessert Sauce brightens any dish. Serve it warm over cakes, bread pudding, pancakes, and ice cream.

Provided by Paula

Categories     any meal     Dessert

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Bring lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon orange juice.
  • Serve warm.
  • Refrigerate up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 116 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 3 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 103 g, Calories 447 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it's also great as a glazed for roasted chicken with some thyme or rosemary...or swirled in to a homemade cheesecake.-Connie Jurvevich, Atmore, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 17m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Angel food or pound cake

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in butter, lemon juice and zest. Cook over simmering water for 10-12 minutes or until mixture reaches 160° and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Serve chilled over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON SAUCE I



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Wonderful dessert sauce. Serve with gingerbread or cake.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 31.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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I love this sauce on gingerbread or fresh fruit, especially strawberries. It is also good on pound cake and ice cream.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 grated lemon, rind of
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  • Stir in boiling water and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Boil 3 minutes until clear and thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon rind and salt.

EASY FRESH LEMON DESSERT SAUCE



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This simple lemon sauce is ridiculously easy, and it is wonderful on many desserts like pound cake, gingerbread, or bread pudding.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Sauce

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1 rounded tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt. Add boiling water and whisk to blend.
  • Place pan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and clear.
  • Stir lemon zest and lemon juice into sauce.
  • Whisk butter into sauce, a little at a time.
  • Serve sauce warm over dessert, pound cake, pancakes , or bread pudding . Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups (3-6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh lemons. Meyer lemons are a great option, as they are sweeter and less tart than regular lemons.
  • If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice. However, fresh lemon juice will give you a brighter, more flavorful sauce.
  • Be sure to zest the lemons before juicing them. The zest will add a lot of flavor to the sauce.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a little cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Just be sure to whisk it into the sauce until it is completely dissolved.
  • This sauce can be served warm or cold. It is great on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This easy fresh lemon dessert sauce is a great way to add a burst of flavor to your favorite desserts. It is easy to make and can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you are serving it on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or ice cream, this sauce is sure to be a hit.

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