Homemade lemon pudding with vanilla whipped cream

Homemade lemon pudding is a great summer dessert. Make it ahead of time for summer gatherings, top it with fresh fruit or cookies, and it’s a hit with a big crowd.

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Lemon pudding with vanilla whipped cream

Serves 4-6

Ingredients: 

For the pudding

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2-1/2 cups whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes

For the whipped cream

• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a saucepan off heat, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, salt, zest and lemon juice until well combined.
2. Add the butter and place on the stove over medium-high heat. Stir continually until thickened, about 8 minutes. Pour into individual serving bowls, chill until set, about 3 hours.
3. Once the pudding has set, make the whipped cream. Add the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on high until soft peaks form. Distribute whipped cream between all the bowls. Chill until ready to serve.

More summer dessert recipes

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Creamy watermelon pops
Summer citrus bars