Description
Silky smooth lemon pudding brings zesty sunshine to dessert tables with minimal effort. Rich citrus notes and creamy texture invite sweet memories of homemade comfort you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Eggs:
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Citrus Components:
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 medium lemons
Other Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- Fresh strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Massage lemon zest into sugar, releasing aromatic oils and creating a fragrant base.
- Whip sugar and butter until fluffy and pale, developing a light, creamy texture.
- Incorporate beaten eggs and flour systematically, alternating to ensure smooth batter consistency.
- Gently fold in fresh lemon juice and milk, blending until mixture is uniform and silky.
- Pour batter through a fine-mesh strainer into a prepared baking dish, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Position baking dish inside a larger roasting pan, carefully adding hot water to create a water bath that reaches midway up the dish sides.
- Slide into preheated 180C (350F) oven, baking for 35-40 minutes until surface turns delicate golden and center maintains a soft, gentle wobble.
- Remove from oven and allow pudding to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate pudding, covering surface directly with cling film to prevent skin formation and preserve smooth texture.
Notes
- Zest selection matters: Choose bright yellow, organic lemons with smooth, waxy skin for maximum flavor and minimal bitterness.
- Temperature control ensures perfect texture: Ingredients should be at room temperature to create smooth, even mixing without curdling.
- Water bath technique prevents burning: Using hot water around the baking dish helps distribute heat evenly and creates a delicate, custard-like consistency.
- Gluten-free adaptation works smoothly: Replace wheat flour with almond or rice flour for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg