Light lemon dessert in a glass: 4 refreshing summer recipes with a lemony note

If you're looking for a delicious homemade dessert that will perfectly round off a summer meal, then you've come to the right place. Our lemon jar dessert ideas are fresh, delicious and can be made in advance. Try them yourself and treat yourself to a refreshing dessert to beat the summer heat.

Simple recipe for lemon cream in a jar

For this recipe for homemade lemon puddingfresh lemonsand whole milk used. You can quickly and easily make a lemon dessert in a glass yourself using simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 150g sugar
  • 30 g cornstarch
  • 600 ml whole milk
  • 3 large, lightly beaten egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel
  • a pinch of salt
  • 100 ml fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 large lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Preparation:

  1. Put the sugar and cornstarch in a large pot and stir gently with a whisk.
  2. Pour in milk and add beaten egg yolks.
  3. Add salt and lemon zest.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and easily spreadable with the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat.
  5. Add the lemon juice and butter.
  6. Stir until everything is well mixed and the butter is melted.
  7. If necessary, strain through a sieve to remove any lumps.
  8. Refrigerate the lemon cream for at least 2 hours and serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired!

This lemon pudding is a delicious treat. It brings out the sweet side of lemon. The lemon zest enhances the lemon flavor even more than just the juice would. The pudding is a simple and quick homemade dessert that is particularly suitable at the end of a summer meal.

Lemon cheesecake in small format

A delicious cheesecake is always a hit as a dessert. If you want to prepare a lemon dessert in a glass for your guests, these are the onessummery mini cheesecake glassesa great choice. Quick and easy to make, you can make this mini no-bake cheesecake in advance and serve it after dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 100 g crushed wholemeal butter biscuits
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 340 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • Zest and juice of a large lemon, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 160 ml whipped cream, cold

Preparation:

  1. Mix cookies and butter. Press into small glasses and let cool in the fridge.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and lemon zest in a mixer until smooth.
  3. Add lemon, salt and vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the whipped cream and beat until the mixture has doubled in volume.
  5. Pour into the pans over the crust. Refrigerate until solid. At least 1 hour, preferably 4.
  6. Decorate with lemon zest and fresh blueberries.

Recipe for vegan lemon chia dessert in a glass

Here you will find a vegan alternative to the classic lemon cream in a glass. The two-layered dessert consists of a healthy chia pudding as a base and a vegan lemon cream on top. Although this recipe requires some preparation, you will love the results.

Ingredients:

For the chia pudding:

  • 30 g chia seeds
  • 200 ml Hafermilch
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For the vegan lemon cream:

  • 140g raw cashews (soaked in hot water for an hour and drained)
  • 100 ml Hafermilch
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (for color)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

Preparation:

  1. Mix all the ingredients for the chia pudding layer in a bowl. Whisk until evenly mixed, about a minute.
  2. Place the chia pudding in the refrigerator and let it set for about 3 hours (or overnight).
  3. Make sure the cashews have been soaked in hot water for 1 hour (or in room temperature water overnight), then drain them.
  4. Place all the ingredients for the lemon cream in the blender and mix on high until evenly combined and have a silky consistency.
  5. Divide the chia pudding evenly between three small glasses.
  6. Pour the lemon cream onto the chia pudding layer.
  7. Before eating, let the lemon desserts set in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  8. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired and enjoy!

Creamy lemon dessert in a glass with homemade lemon curd

If you're looking for a light, simple and elegant dessert for summer, this lemon cream with fresh berries could be just the thing for you!

Ingredients:

For the lemon curd:

  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 100 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice, from about 2 large lemons
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 2 eggs, size L
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 125g butter, cut into small pieces

For the cream:

  • 300 ml whipped cream
  • 25g powdered sugar

To garnish:

  • fresh blackberries and blueberries

Preparation:

  1. For lemon curd:Whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, zest, eggs and egg yolks in a small or medium-sized non-reactive saucepan (do not use aluminum or the cream will taste metallic). Add the pieces of butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted and the cream thickens. This takes about 10-15 minutes. It may take a while before you notice a difference, but once it starts to thicken, it will thicken fairly quickly.
  3. Remove from heat when mixture coats the back of a spoon and has the consistency of a thin pudding.
  4. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh sieve. This will remove the peel and any small lumps that may not have been fully incorporated.
  5. Chill in the fridge for a few hours until the mixture is cold and thick.
  6. For cream:Beat the cream with a hand mixer at medium speed. Slowly sprinkle in the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  7. Set aside 3/4 cup whipped cream for later.
  8. Fold half of the lemon curd into the remaining whipped cream.
  9. Divide the reserved lemon puree between five glasses. Spoon the cream into a piping bag and pipe it evenly onto the lemon curd.
  10. Place a dollop of whipped cream (2-3 tablespoons) on each glass.
  11. Place in the refrigerator until serving. Garnish with fresh berries just before serving (optional).