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Lemon Cups

Course Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezer 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 lemons with ends trimmed and pulp removed for cups
  • 1 can of coconut cream frozen in cubes (ensure it's rich and creamy, not coconut milk)
  • 5 tablespoons of maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lemons peeled, halved, and frozen
  • Zest from a single lemon

Instructions

  • Begin by freezing the coconut cream in ice cube molds. Allow them to chill in the freezer.
  • Peel and halve two lemons, ensuring there are no large seeds. freeze them as well for several hours or overnight.
  • Prepare the lemon cups by slicing a small piece off the bottom of each of the six lemons. This will allow the lemons to stand upright without toppling over. Set the sliced segments aside.
  • Carefully remove the tops of the lemons, approximately 1/2 to 1 inch in thickness. Keep these tops aside. Using a spoon, extract all the flesh, including pulp and juice, from inside the lemons. Collect about 1/4 cup of lemon juice, making sure to do this over a bowl for easy cleanup.
  • Position the hollowed lemons upright and place the sliced bottom pieces inside each lemon to cover any openings at the base.
  • Put the lemons, along with the frozen coconut cream and halved frozen lemons, into the freezer. Allow them to freeze for several hours or overnight.
  • To create the sorbet, take out the frozen lemons and coconut cream cubes and let them thaw for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Place the thawed ingredients into a high-speed blender along with the lemon juice, maple syrup, and optionally, the lemon zest.
  • Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth.
  • Once the mixture achieves a smooth consistency, remove the lemon cups from the freezer. Use a spoon or ice cream scooper to pour the sorbet mixture into each lemon cup. Garnish with lemon stops.
  • Any remaining sorbet can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
  • Return the filled lemon cups to the freezer and let them freeze for several hours or overnight before serving.
  • Allow the frozen lemon sorbets to thaw for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.
  • These delightful frozen treats can be stored in the freezer for up to 5 days.
  • Indulge and savor the goodness!