Lemon Custards with Lemon Verbena

Lemon custard is a classic French dessert that is known for its smooth and creamy texture, balanced sweetness, and refreshing citrus flavor.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Lemon Custards with Lemon Verbena

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 4 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Lemon verbena leaves
• 4 large Egg yolks
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ tablespoon Cornstarch
• ¹⁄₈ pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon verbena leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it steep for 10 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
4. In a separate saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, and vanilla extract over medium heat until it begins to steam.
5. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch and salt.
7. Strain the lemon mixture into the custard mixture and whisk until well combined.
8. Divide the custard among four ramekins or custard cups.
9. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
11. Remove from the oven and let the custards cool in the water bath for 10 minutes.
12. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until chilled and set.
13. Serve the lemon custards chilled, garnished with fresh lemon zest and lemon verbena leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 17g6%

Sugars 14g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.