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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
- 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.
- Remove the lemon pudding from the heat and stir in the butter until melted and combined.
- 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.
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Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
374IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 374IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.