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Ingredientes
- When the mixture is chilled, add 3/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup half and half
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- 5 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Optional: 5-ish ounces of shortbread cookies, broken into pieces
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