No-Bake Lemon Vanilla Custard
This No-Bake Lemon Vanilla Custard is light, zesty, and irresistibly creamy! Made with egg yolks, lemon zest, and sweetened condensed milk, it’s the perfect refreshing treat that sets without baking. Just chill, sprinkle, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 400 ml milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 40 g sugar
- 15 g cornstarch
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 100 g condensed milk
- Cinnamon cocoa, or chocolate (for decoration)
Instructions
- Pour 400 ml milk into a saucepan, add lemon zest and vanilla sugar. Cook over medium heat until boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add the hot milk mixture.
- Return to the saucepan, cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Let cool, then stir in lemon juice and condensed milk. Beat until smooth.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make It Dairy-Free: Substitute plant-based milk and coconut condensed milk.
- Zest Tip: Use only the yellow outer layer of the lemon to avoid bitterness.
- Texture Tip: Strain the custard before chilling for an ultra-smooth finish.
- Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Optional Toppings: Crushed cookies or whipped cream make excellent finishing touches.