This lemon dessert sauce is the perfect topping for pound cake, ice cream, muffins, scones, and more. The sauce is bursting with sweet-tart lemon flavor. It takes just minutes to whip this yummy dessert topping up, and it’s always a hit!
How to Store
- Store cooled lemon sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. A jar with screw top or container with a lid are excellent options. Label the container and store the sauce for 1 week to 10 days.
- You can freeze the sauce for longer storage. Transfer it to an airtight freezer container, label with the name and date, and freeze it for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in the fridge or warm it in the microwave and whisk to blend.
Simple Lemon Dessert Sauce
Add a burst of tangy sweetness to your desserts with this easy lemon sauce. Ideal for drizzling over muffins, scones, pancakes, and more!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Sauces
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- Dash salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan; whisk to blend. Add the boiling water and whisk to blend. Place the pan over medium heat and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and clear.
- Whisk the lemon zest and lemon juice into the sauce.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and add the cubed cold butter a little at a time, while whisking constantly.
- Serve the sauce warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
