This week's creamiest lime turned lemon cream is definitely one of my favourite TWDs! As usual, I skipped the crust, but I was actually considering making one this time. It wasn't until I tasted the cream when I decided that it wasn't going to be shared with anything. I was enjoying it plain with blueberries (which were originally placed to hide the mark I made with my finger because I was a little anxious to taste it). The food processor is key for such a luscious filling. That and the 2 sticks + 2 tbsps of butter! I reduced it drastically, using only the 2 tbsps. Even though 2 tbsp is very little, it made the filling slightly richer and a little more special so I wouldn't omit it entirely. The best part about this recipe is you can adjust the butter/richness to your taste without screwing it up.
Thanks to Linda of Tender Crumb for choosing this week's recipe! You can find the recipe on her blog or in Dorie's book. Don't forget to check out the TWD blogroll!
that's such a drastic difference in butter...but if anyone could do that, you could! This looks so amazingly good...
ReplyDeleteHaving skipped this dessert - I have been consistently surprised by how many have reduced the butter and still be happy with the result. Making a change like that always scares me - you are brave! It is a great teaching point you shared there about changes! Very clever how you used the blueberries - ha ha ha! No one would have known if you kept your secret!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Hummm... not that the crust nor the meringue would be the fattiest, but since I intend to have that pie often, I think your way is the way to go! LOL
ReplyDeleteIngenious, Steph!
Drool. Lemon cream rules, I almost never eat it though since I'm not a meringue fan. But when I can find (or make) it without, hello! :)
ReplyDeletewho needs crust when you have something that good!
ReplyDeletethis looks so good! i really wish i would have reduced the amount of butter in this... but now i know for next time!
ReplyDeleteyour cream looks yummy!!
Hey, I want some, too! :)
ReplyDeleteI like your simple approach to this recipe!
Steph, your lemon cream looks amazing! Kudos to you on cutting the butter so drastically, and still making something awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour lemon cream looks wonderful. Especially with the blueberries. YUM.
ReplyDeleteI love that lemon cream, so rich and divine!
ReplyDeleteSteph you crack me up. You totally just go your own way and I LOVE it! I'm getting better at daring to do my own thing but I'm still fearful when I stray from the recipe.
ReplyDeleteGreat cover-up job!
~ingrid
Geez I have to try this, it looks so good! I wanna know what it tastes like!
ReplyDeleteHow elegant! I love that you reduced the amount of butter and hid your taste spot with blueberries- genius!
ReplyDeleteOooh, it looks simple and perfect. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI cut the butter way down too... I thought the butter diluted the taste of the lemon tart and didn't want to do that this time.
What a great way to make it a more healthy treat! I only put one stick of butter in, great to know it would still be okay with even less! After making the lime cream, I completely changed my mind and turned this into ice cream!
ReplyDeleteI love lemon cream... and I made some great lime cream - just not sturdy enough for a pie! This looks SO delicious - good for you (for reducing fat content)! I would never have thought to do that!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a lot of butter. I'd probably put all of it in! ;-) But it's good that you can adjust the recipe to suit your tastes. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteMmm! Nice work cutting the fat - still looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteStill looks yummy after cutting off all the fat in it.. ;)
ReplyDeleteMmm delicious. I liked this when I made it but found it a bit tart. Cute blueberries on top!
ReplyDeleteYummy! I love how you reduced the butter without affecting it...that sure is a lot of butter in the recipe!!! - mary
ReplyDeleteThe cream was definitely the highlight of this recipe. I'm definitely going to reduce the butter next time - yours turn out perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThanks for baking along with me this week!