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Bright and Silky Lemon Custard

Bright and Silky Lemon Custard for Refreshing Dessert Bliss

This Bright and Silky Lemon Custard is an easy yet elegant dessert that brightens any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 2 cups Whole Milk substitute with almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free option
  • 4 large Egg Yolks whisk well to avoid scrambling
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar adjust amounts if using other sweeteners
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch ensure even mixing
  • pinch Salt enhances flavor
Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh juice is recommended
  • 2 Lemon Zest roll lemons before cutting to maximize juice yield
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter adds richness and smoothness

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. Gradually pour in whole milk while stirring gently to combine. Keep the heat off.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and unsalted butter until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard into serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
  7. Serve the chilled custard plain or garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Strain the finished custard for an ultra-silky texture. Always use fresh lemons for the best flavor.

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