Lemon Clouds With Custard Recipe

Name: Lemon Clouds With Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 11 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1-1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon cold water, divided; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 3 egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1-3/4 cups cold milk; 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

11 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1-1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon cold water, divided
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-3/4 cups cold milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a heavy saucepan, combine 5 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and lemon peel. Gradually stir in 1-1/3 cups water until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Set aside.
2
In another heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, cream of tartar and remaining sugar and water. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed over low heat for 1 minute. Continue beating until mixture reaches 160u00b0. Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into lemon syrup. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3
For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot milk mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Spoon lemon meringue into dessert cups; top with custard sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 tablespoons sugar, divided, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 1-1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon cold water, divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon Clouds With Custard falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Clouds With Custard

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