Gelo di limone
A silky chilled Sicilian lemon pudding set with cornflour. Light, tangy and simple to make ahead.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.22 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the cornflour with half of the cold water until smooth.
- 2
Put the rest of the water, the sugar and lemon zest in a pan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
3 min - 3
Take out the zest. Whisk in the cornflour mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring all the time for 3 to 4 minutes, until thick and glossy.
4 min - 4
Take off the heat and whisk in the lemon juice.
- 5
Pour into 6 small glasses or moulds and cool, then chill for 2 hours until set.
120 min - 6
Top with mint and chopped pistachios to serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.