Here’s a delightful homemade dessert that comes together in just 5 minutes, perfect for when you need a sweet treat without the fuss. It’s a recipe I can never get enough of, and best of all, it requires no cooking!
Ingredients
400 ml of milk
Zest of 1 lemon
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar
40g of sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
15g of cornstarch
100g of sweetened condensed milk
Optional for decoration: cinnamon, cocoa powder, or chocolate shavings
Preparation
Start by combining milk, lemon zest, and vanilla sugar in a bowl. Heat this mixture until it’s just about to boil.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
Gradually mix the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Once fully combined, let this mixture cool down completely.
After cooling, stir in the juice of 1 lemon and the sweetened condensed milk into the mixture.
Beat everything together until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Now, let your creativity shine! Decorate your dessert with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a dusting of cocoa powder, or lavish it with chocolate shavings, according to your preference.
Place the dessert in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
There you have it! Once chilled and set, this luscious, no-bake dessert is ready to serve. It’s an effortless creation that tastes like it took hours to make, perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings or impressing guests with your culinary prowess. Enjoy the simplicity and the burst of refreshing flavors with every spoonful!