Description
A creamy, zesty dessert that feels like a warm hug, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan until well combined.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl, then add the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the dry ingredients, stirring constantly to combine.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens to a creamy texture.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the creamy mixture into serving dishes and chill in the refrigerator until set, usually about 120 minutes.
Notes
Prepare this dessert up to two days in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg