Ingredients
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2 cups whole milk
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1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
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1 (1 ½-inch) piece lemon zest
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3 large egg yolks
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
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Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
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Meanwhile, beat egg yolks and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat in cornstarch. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and lump-free.
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Remove and discard cinnamon stick and lemon zest from milk. Gradually add egg yolk mixture to the milk, and beat with a whisk over low heat until mixture starts to thickens, about 10 minutes. Bring custard to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
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Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 187 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 187 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium 108mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 16g | |
| Protein 9g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 170mg | 13% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 221mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
