The Williamsburg Inn, located in the historic town of Williamsburg, Virginia, is known for its sophisticated and delicious cuisine. One of the hotel’s signature dishes is its Lemon Cloud dessert, which features a light and fluffy meringue topped with a tart and tangy lemon curd.
This lemon curd is what sets the Lemon Cloud apart from other lemon desserts, and it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. With its smooth and creamy texture and perfectly balanced flavor, the lemon curd will elevate any dessert and make it a special treat.
Here’s the recipe for Williamsburg Inn’s lemon curd, so you can bring a touch of sophistication to your own kitchen.
Recipe: Williamsburg Inn’s Lemon Curd for Lemon Cloud
Ingredients
- 6 whole eggs6 lemons, juiced and 1⁄2 zested
- 14 oz sugar
- 1 lb butter
Instructions
1. Combine eggs, the juice of the lemons and the zest of 3 lemons and the sugar.
2. Whisk over double boiler until smooth and thick.
3. Mount in butter in cold chunks until fully incorporated.
4. Chill overnight with plastic wrap placed against the top of the mixture to prevent skin from forming.
Lemon Cloud
The recipe above produces a delightful lemon curd. To make lemon cloud, fold equal parts sweetened whipped cream and the lemon curd together till incorporated.
Yield: 3 cups
Lemon curd is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of desserts, from tarts and cakes to parfaits and pavlovas. But the Williamsburg Inn’s Lemon Cloud is where it truly shines. To make this delectable dessert, simply top a freshly baked meringue with a generous dollop of lemon curd and serve. Your guests or family will be impressed by your culinary skills and appreciate the sweet and tangy flavor of the lemon curd.