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Lemon Pots de Creme

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Make ahead, silky Lemon Pots de Creme are the ideal light and refreshing dessert while still insistently lemony and luxuriously creamy! A must this spring or summer!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 3-1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 10 large egg yolks

Details

Adapted from carlsbadcravings.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Begin boiling a large pot of water that will be used in your water bath. Place 6 4 oz. ramekins in a large roasting pan or baking dish with high sides.

In a small saucepan, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10-15 minutes; set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cream and 1/4 cup of the sugar, and bring to just below boiling. Remove from the heat.

In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Slowly whisk a ladleful of the hot cream into the yolks to temper then slowly/ gradually whisk the yolk mixture into the saucepan with the rest of the cream. Cook (still off heat) stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 170°F on an instant-read thermometer, 3 to 4 minutes until its thick.

Stir in the reserved lemon syrup and vanilla extract. Strain immediately through cheesecloth or a fine sieve then divide the mixture evenly between the ramekins. (I strain mine into a very large pouring measuring cup so I can pour directly after straining - you could also use a pitcher.)

Pour enough prepared boiling water into the roasting pan around the ramekins so it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Lay a long sheet of foil over the ramekins (no need to crimp edges) and bake 30-45 minutes – until the custards are set about ¼ inch from the sides but the center still jiggles. The center of the custards should register 150° to 155°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Remove custards from oven and let them cool IN their water bath to room temperature. Remove from water bath, cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 8 hours, best if 24.

Garnish with whipped cream and plenty of berries.

MAKE AHEAD
You can make custards up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate covered with plastic until ready to serve.

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