Polenta with sprinkles

3/4 cup butter , softened, plus more for pan 1/3 cup flour , plus more for pan 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon[...]

3 cups heavy cream 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon gray salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 1[...]

1 cup uncooked instant polenta 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese , divided 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper vegetable oil cooking spray 2 garlic cloves , chopped[...]

4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup polenta (not quick-cooking) or 1 cup yellow cornmeal (not stone ground) 4[...]