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Alice B. Toklas' Asparagus In Salt & Pepper Whipped Cream

Here's how you make Alice B. Toklas' Asparagus In Salt & Pepper Whipped Cream
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and peeled)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cook the asparagus in boiling, salted water, or steam, until just tender. Place the drained asparagus in a shallow serving dish, add lemon juice.

  • Step 2: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the butter with 1/4 cup heavy cream over low heat.

  • Step 3: Stir and pour over the asparagus; meanwhile

  • Step 4: Beat the remaining 3/4 cup cream with the zest and pepper until soft peaks form. Spoon over the hot asparagus.

  • Step 5: Serve immediately

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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