Making this lemon custard dessert is incredibly easy and quick, requiring only a few simple steps.
First, prepare all your ingredients by measuring the milk, zesting the lemon, and separating the egg yolks. The preparation of these ingredients will help streamline the process.
Next, carefully heat the milk on the stove while infusing it with lemon zest and vanilla sugar. Stir regularly to ensure the milk doesn’t burn. The key here is to keep the heat low to avoid any curdling of the milk.
Once the milk has reached a warm simmer, temper the eggs by slowly adding some of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture.
which prevents them from scrambling. This step is crucial to achieving that smooth, creamy texture.
The next stage involves returning the combined milk and egg mixture to the saucepan and cooking it over low heat.
Stir it constantly, ensuring the custard thickens gradually. Patience is important in this step to ensure the custard doesn’t break.
Once it thickens, add the lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk, and continue stirring.
The lemon juice helps to cut through the richness of the sweetened condensed milk and adds that wonderful tanginess.
Finally, pour the custard into serving dishes and let it cool. You can strain it for an extra-smooth texture or leave it as is. Add your preferred topping, and you’re all set for a delightful dessert.
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