Ingredients for Simple Light Lemon Custard
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Granulated Sugar
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon light margarine
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How to Make Simple Light Lemon Custard
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and frothy.
- Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and becomes pale yellow. Make sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low. Add 1 tablespoon light margarine and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Continue whisking constantly for another 3-5 minutes, or until the custard has noticeably thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps or bits of egg white.
- Let the custard cool completely, uncovered, to allow it to thicken further. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Once cooled, enjoy your luscious lemon custard as a topping for cakes, pies, fruit, ice cream, or simply savor it on its own!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
1g
Carbs
2g