Description
This Lemon Pudding recipe is a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The smooth and creamy texture combined with the zesty lemon essence makes it a refreshing dessert choice.
Ingredients
Scale
Zested Lemons:
- 2 lemons
Granulated Sugar:
- ¾ cup
Cornstarch:
- 3 tablespoons
Milk:
- 1 cup
Heavy Cream:
- 1 cup
Fresh Lemon Juice:
- ½ cup
Egg Yolks:
- 3
Salt:
- Pinch
Instructions
- Combine Lemon Zest and Sugar: In a medium non-reactive saucepan, combine the lemon zest and granulated sugar. Massage together until fragrant and moist.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add cornstarch, milk, heavy cream, lemon juice, egg yolks, and salt. Use a silicone whisk to combine. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Cook the Pudding: Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Strain the Pudding: Place a fine mesh sieve over a heatproof bowl and pour the pudding to strain any solids.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the pudding with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Simmering, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Lemon Pudding, Lemon Dessert, Lemon Cream Pudding
