Homemade Lemon Pudding Recipe
This Homemade Lemon Pudding Recipe infuses the bright, citrusy flavor of lemons with a sweet, silky-smooth pudding! Whether it's for a special occasion or just a treat for yourself, this is the perfect dessert for lemon lovers!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 Tablespoons)
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup salted butter
- Homemade whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan.2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cup cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg yolks until combined. Whisk in the water, then cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and starting to bubble.6 large egg yolks, Zest of 2 lemons, 1 cup lemon juice, 4 cups water
- Remove the lemon pudding from the heat and stir in the butter until melted and combined.¼ cup salted butter
- Pour the lemon pudding through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, pressing it through with a rubber spatula to separate out any bits of lemon zest. Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and cool before enjoying with whipped cream. We like to eat it warm best. Or chill the pudding in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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