Description
A refreshing and vibrant dessert that combines flaky phyllo layers with creamy lemon pastry cream and tangy lemon curd, creating an unforgettable taste experience.
Ingredients
- Athens Phyllo Dough Pastry Sheets
- Lemon pastry cream
- Lemon curd
- Fresh whipped cream
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Lemon zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the phyllo dough package instructions. Layer several sheets of phyllo dough on a baking sheet, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Bake until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Prepare the lemon pastry cream by whisking together lemon juice, sugar, yolks, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, then let it cool.
- Assemble the pastry by layering baked phyllo sheets with lemon pastry cream, lemon curd, and fresh whipped cream.
- Continue layering until you reach the desired height.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon zest before serving.
Notes
For sugar substitutes, consider stevia or monk fruit. Always cover unused phyllo dough with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out. Chill your lemon pastry cream for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg