Lemon Syrup Cake with Berries and Lemon-Curd Cream - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Syrup Cake with Berries and Lemon-Curd Cream is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Combine first 4 ingredients in large microwave-safe bowl. Place bowl in microwave and cook on high until butter melts, whisking every minute, about 3 minutes. Remove from microwave; cool 5 minutes. Beat eggs in small bowl to blend. Whisk half of butter mixture into eggs. Return mixture to same large bowl. Place in microwave and cook on high until curd is slightly thickened but not boiling, whisking every minute, about 4 minutes (curd will continue to thicken when chilled). Transfer curd to medium bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface. Chill until firm, at least 1 day and up to 1 week.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemon Syrup Cake with Berries and Lemon-Curd Cream recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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