Silky Lemon Pudding

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar & cornstarch, then add milk & whisk until smooth.
• 2 add milk & whisk until smooth, then add egg yolks, zest & salt, whisking to blend.
• 3 cook over medium heat, stirring frequently at first & constantly toward the end, about 5-10 minutes, or until thickened.
• 4 remove pan from heat & add lemon juice & butter, stirring to blend.
• 5 pour through a strainer into a large serving bowl or 4 individual serving dishes.
• 6 let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, loosely covered, for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days, until set & thoroughly chilled.
• 7 serve chilled & enjoy!