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Lemon Custard
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Brief Description
Serve this creamy custard by layering berries in small ramekins, topping with custard and whipped cream; or make beautiful lemon berry trifles by layering ingredients in clear bowls, jars or little wine glasses.
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Main Ingredient
egg yolks
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Category: Desserts
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Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 130 min(s)
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Cook Time: 30 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
May substitute stevia/xylitol for honey, if desired. (Please note: You can make the lemon curd one day in advance for easier final prep.)
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Posted By: healthforapurpose
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Posted On: Dec 11, 2013
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Ingredients:
- 6 - large egg yolks, room temperature (pastured eggs are best)
- 1/2 cups - pure honey
- 1/3 cups - fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons - filtered water
- 1 teaspoons - lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoons - pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cups - butter, cold, cut into pieces
- 2 cups - fresh whipped cream
- - Your favorite fresh organic berries (raspberries are especially delicious with lemon!)
Directions:
In a double boiler, or in a heat-safe glass bowl resting above a pot of gently simmering (not boiling) water, whisk together the egg yolks, sweetener, lemon juice, water, lemon zest and vanilla until well blended.
Slowly add the butter, 2-3 pieces at a time, while constantly whisking. Add more pieces as the previous ones melt. After all of the butter pieces are melted and incorporated, cook for an additional 15-18 minutes, stirring just occasionally, until it thickens like a thin pudding.
Then, place the lemon curd in the refrigerator to cool completely (about 2-3 hours).
Once lemon curd is chilled, use a large rubber spatula to gentle fold in 1 3/4 cups of fresh whipped cream to create a creamy lemon custard. Reserve the remaining 1/4 cup of whipped cream for garnish.
There are two fun options for serving:
Either layer the bottom of 4 oz serving cups (or ramekins) with fresh berries and top with the lemon custard, followed by a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Or create beautiful little lemon berry trifles by layering the ingredients in clear bowls, jars, or little wine glasses.
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