Lemon Dainty

This refreshing, lemony dainty custard dessert recipe is delicate and will quickly become your favorite. Bake in a 1-quart dish or individual ramekins.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 egg yolks, well beaten
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk egg yolks together in a small bowl until well combined. Whisk sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl; stir in yolks, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Step 3

Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into lemon-flour mixture. Pour into a 1-quart baking dish.

Step 4

Set the baking dish in a baking pan; add enough hot water to come about 1 inch up the sides of the dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set in the center, about 50 minutes. Serve warm or cold.