Lemon Custard is an easy, elegant and affordable dessert! I don’t always enjoy sweet things (yes…I know I’m a freak!) but I really enjoy lemon because it’s a little tart and a little sweet, just a perfect treat!
Lemon Custard
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Lemon Custard
Lemon custard isn't just for a pie. It's a delicious sweet dessert - try this topped with some homemade whipped cream and lemon zest
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 427 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 lemons - 1 zested both juiced
- 3 eggs yolks slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ cup hot water
Instructions
- Mix sugar, cornstarch, flour, salt & hot water in sauce pan and heat to boiling, stirring constantly. When it begins to boil, continue cooking (and stirring!) for 2 minutes. It will thicken as it continues to cook and you stir.
- After two minutes, add a ladle of the hot mixture to the egg yolks, to warm the eggs, stirring again - then add all of the egg yolk mixture to the hot sauce pan. Add the lemon, zest & butter. Reduce heat to low & continue stirring & cooking for another two minutes.
- Place in pretty bowls for serving. Right before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream & garnish with some lemon zest. Beautiful!
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Custard
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 85g 28%
Sugars 74g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 7.4%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 2%
Iron 3.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Lois says
I really enjoy lemon and is custard is very very good. It is really very easy to make. Just follow the recipe..
Bowl Me Over says
Love this recipe Mom – grandma’s recipes are just the BEST!!