Lemons, limes, and oranges come together in this tart treat. This dessert will be a hit at your next summertime dinner party!
SERVES 12
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (9) Lemon Cakes
- ¼ cup Lemon Simple Syrup
- ½ quart Tangerine Sherbet
- ½ quart Lime Sherbet
- ¼ cup Candied Citrus Peels
Lemon Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Combine sugar and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Stir in the juice of 1 lemon. Leftover syrup can be covered and kept refrigerated for up to 1 month.
PREPARATION
- Place one cake round in the bottom of a 9 springform pan.
- Brush cake round with half the simple syrup. Spread with Tangerine Sherbet.
- Top with the other cake round, brush with remainder of simple syrup, and then spread the Lime Sherbet on top. Cover and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, take out of freezer and allow to soften for 10 minutes before serving.
- Remove the sides of the pan, and sprinkle Candied Citrus Peels on top.
- Garnish with fresh citrus slices.