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Lemon Cream Bliss Simple Delight

Lemon Cream Bliss Simple Delight

Discover Lemon Cream Bliss Simple Delight—zesty, creamy, and ready in 20 minutes for cakes, tarts, or straight-from-the-spoon joy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 17 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 45-50 ml lemon juice
  • 20 g cornstarch
  • 250 ml hot milk

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer (optional but recommended)

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale yellow and soft.
  1. Add lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and cornstarch; stir well.
  1. Slowly pour in the hot milk while whisking constantly to temper the mixture.
  1. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and stir nonstop over medium heat until thickened.
  1. Immediately transfer the hot cream to a clean bowl and cover directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
  1. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until completely cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use organic lemons for the best flavor and zest quality. Ensure to strain the finished cream for a smoother texture.
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