Quick and Easy Lemon Dessert
Here’s a delightful homemade dessert that comes together in just 5 minutes, perfect for when you need a sweet treat without the fuss. It’s a recipe I can never get enough of, and best of all, it requires no cooking!
Ingredients:
400 ml milk
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
2 egg yolks
40g sugar
15g cornstarch
Juice of 1 lemon
100g sweetened condensed milk
Optional for decoration: cinnamon, cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Milk Mixture:
In a bowl, combine the milk, lemon zest, and vanilla sugar.
Heat this mixture until it’s just about to boil, then remove from heat.
2. Combine the Egg Yolks and Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
3. Temper the Egg Mixture:
Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
4. Cool the Mixture:
Let the combined mixture cool down completely.
5. Final Mixing:
Once cooled, stir in the juice of 1 lemon and the sweetened condensed milk into the mixture.
Beat everything together until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
Spoon the mixture into serving dishes.
Optionally, garnish with cinnamon, cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings for added flavor and presentation.
This quick and easy lemon dessert is a refreshing and tangy treat, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!