3-ingredient Lemon Cream Custard
By Tiffy Cooks
This 3-Ingredient Lemon Cream Custard is the best way to enjoy lemons during the summer! This recipe uses no oven, no egg, and no gelatin, The only ingredients are lemon, sugar, and cream, and 2 hours in the fridge. Plus, it looks so cute served inside the lemon rind. It’s creamy, tart, and super refreshing. This lemon dessert is the easiest way to impress all your guests at your next picnic!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and lemon zest. Gently heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is just starting to simmer. Tiny bubbles around the edges are perfect. Don’t let it boil!
- Once it reaches a gentle simmer, remove from heat. Slowly whisk in the fresh lemon juice. The lemon will react with the cream and naturally thicken the mixture into a soft custard.
- Pour the custard into small jars, ramekins, or if you want to be extra cute — hollowed-out lemon halves. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Serve chilled, as is, or top with fresh berries, mint, or a sprinkle of extra zest.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 876IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.1mg
