NO-BAKE LEMON CUSTARDS WITH STRAWBERRIES
Ultracreamy but still ethereally light, these individual custards are set with lemon juice rather than eggs, cornstarch or gelatin. They are thick and velvety, but not overly rich, with a bright, clean citrus flavor. Based on a British dessert called a posset, the key is to simmer the cream and sugar before adding the fresh lemon juice, giving the cream a chance to thicken slightly. In this summery version, the custards are served with a topping of syrupy, sugared strawberries and a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper, which adds a gentle spicy note without overwhelming the fruit.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream, sugar, lemon zest and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar. Simmer vigorously until mixture thickens slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let sit until mixture has cooled slightly and a skin forms on top, about 20 minutes.
- Stir mixture, then strain through fine-mesh strainer into a measuring cup with a spout; discard zest. Pour mixture evenly into six 6-ounce ramekins or small bowls.
- Refrigerate, uncovered, until set, at least 3 hours.
- As the custards chill, prepare the strawberry topping: Toss strawberries and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Let fruit macerate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the sugar is dissolved.
- To serve, top each lemon custard with some strawberry topping and grind black pepper on top.
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lily drouillard
[email protected]These custards are a great make-ahead dessert. You can make them up to a day ahead of time and they'll still be delicious.
Nnadozie Celestine (NNADOZIE ODO)
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and strawberries in these custards. It's a classic flavor combination that never goes out of style.
Aeysha moni
[email protected]These custards are a great way to use up leftover strawberries.
Khadak Kunjeda
[email protected]I've made these custards several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Carissa Santiago
[email protected]These custards are the perfect summer dessert! They're light, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.
md raselahmed
[email protected]Overall, I thought these custards were a good recipe. They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely make them again.
Anelze Carelzen
[email protected]These custards were easy to make, but I found that they were a bit too runny. I think I'll try using less milk next time.
Gary Andersen
[email protected]The lemon custard was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think I'll try adding a little more sugar next time.
Ja hid
[email protected]I love that these custards can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Adrian Badea
[email protected]These custards are perfect for a light and refreshing summer dessert.
Ruhin Ahmef
[email protected]I made these custards for a potluck and they were a huge success. People were asking me for the recipe all night.
Evelyn Dominguez
[email protected]These custards were a hit at my summer party. Everyone raved about how delicious and refreshing they were.
Tom “TOMMY” M
[email protected]The custards turned out so creamy and smooth. My family couldn't get enough of them!
Md Jan paki
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner baker, I was able to make these custards without any problems.
Hamzat Alebiousu
[email protected]This no-bake lemon custard with strawberries was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the tartness of the lemons complementing the sweetness of the strawberries.