Easy Recipes Lemon Pudding
Bring bright, zesty flavor to your table with this Easy Recipes Lemon Pudding. Silky-smooth, quick to prepare, and perfect for any sweet craving.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Slowly pour a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Pour egg yolk mixture back into the pan, whisking well. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter until fully incorporated.
- Pour pudding into serving dishes. Cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill until set, about 2 hours.