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Ricotta Lemon Blossom Gelato Dessert

Recipe by STEPH on InstagramAdded 1 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep. A stunning spring dessert that layers silky ricotta gelato with bright lemon curd inside a frozen lemon shell, crowned with a fluffy meringue flower. The combination of creamy, tangy, and crisp textures makes it a refreshing treat perfect for a limited‑time indulgence.

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Ricotta Lemon Blossom Gelato Dessert by STEPH, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Freeze a lemon half and hollow out the interior to create a lemon shell vessel.

  2. Scoop fresh ricotta gelato and fill the hollowed lemon shell, leaving space for the center filling.

  3. Pipe a swirl of folded ricotta cream into the center of the lemon shell on top of the gelato.

  4. Add a layer of golden lemon curd over the ricotta cream.

  5. Pipe a tall swirl of additional ricotta cream around the rim of the lemon shell.

  6. Place a crispy meringue flower on top of the cream swirl.

  7. Drizzle a small amount of lemon curd or sauce onto the center of the meringue flower.

  8. Serve the assembled lemon shell dessert immediately.

Tips while you cook

Freeze lemon shell first
Freeze the lemon half before hollowing it.
Leave space for fillings
When scooping gelato, fill the lemon shell leaving room for the ricotta cream and lemon curd layers.
Pipe cream gently
Pipe the folded ricotta cream in a smooth swirl to maintain its shape on top of the gelato.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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