Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. In the meantime, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice, lemon zest and nutmeg until thoroughly combined. Once the crust has finished par-baking, pour in the filling and return it to the oven for another 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Dollop a good layer of the lemon cream into the base of the tin, about a couple of centimetres, and spread out. The original filling recipe calls for 2 eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder and 2½ tablespoons lemon juice. I find this to be too sweet and too little filling, hence the measurements below. However, if using a 9-inch x 9-inch pan, double these proportions but reduce the sugar to 1 cup unless you want them really sweet. Moving up to the first floor of the luxury Villa Lucy Lemon, you will find four spacious bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have twin beds that can be detached and used as single beds.

Mine looked pretty rustic but I quite liked that you could see the layers. If you don’t, then use any left over cream you had to smooth the sides. Then crumble your reserved biscuit onto the top of the icebox cake. Fold the cling film over the top of the tin and place into the fridge for at least 6 hours, but I have to say, over night is best. The basement of Villa Lucy Lemon, which can be considered a fitness oasis, has been exclusively designed for the ultimate health and wellness experience. It comprises a well-equipped gym area, a sauna accompanied by a shower and toilet, and laundry facilities, thereby ensuring an unforgettable vacation.As you enter the property of Villa Lucy Lemon, a striking feature that immediately comes to your attention is the heated pool located on the ground floor terrace. From there you will enjoy spectacular views of the captivating blue sea. On the terrace, which is usually basking in the sunlight, are the sunbeds perfect for relaxation under the warm Mediterranean sunshine. Make a start on the cream. Pour it into the bowl of your stand mixer or a bowl, along with the icing sugar and vanilla extract. Fold over the clingfilm and cover the top of the cake. Pop into the fridge for 6 hours at least, overnight is best and it’s worth the wait. It’s so brilliant finding a new recipe, especially one from the olden days. This has been buried in the past for too long, and I, for one, will not be letting it disappear again.

In a stand mixer or in a bowl with a whisk, pour in your double cream. Add the icing sugar and vanilla and whisk until you have soft peaks.

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Villa Lucy Lemon has a total of 4 en suite bathrooms, 3 showers (2 in the gym and sauna, and one outer shower) and 3 separate toilets. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and ¼ cup powdered sugar. With clean fingertips, a pastry cutter or a food processor, blend in the butter until well mixed. Dump into the 8-inch x 8-inch pan and press evenly into the bottom of the pan making sure to get the corners as well. These don't necessarily have to be squares but can also be baked in a round 9-inch cake pan. See above notes on doubling the filling.

Now layer up your Biscoff, or chosen biscuit, onto the layer of cream. Break up the biscuits so they fit into the tin. Then cover them with a thin layer of lemon curd. These ingredients go so brilliantly together, in my humble, but greedy opinion. Biscoff biscuits are available in most supermarkets, I randomly found these own brand variety on a trip to Lidl and they were perfect.Be careful of wanting to use more lemon juice in the filling. It may seem logical to add more lemon juice to increase the lemon flavor but this results in a filling that leaks and does not hold its shape. Instead, reduce the sugar and the lemon will shine through. Ingredients Inside the villa is the living room, adjoined to the terrace by extensive glass walls, which offers an immersive panoramic view of the awe-inspiring landscape. There is also a fully equipped kitchen and dining room. This is soft lemon cream and cake-like biscuit heaven. And almost effortless, apart from the waiting part, that’s the real test. But be patient, this recipe has been around for years, what’s a few hours more to wait to try this wonderful summer pudding. When what seems like an unbearable amount of time is over then undo the clingfilm and turn the cake out onto a serving plate.