Favorite Lemon Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 34 cup sugar
  • 14 cup cornstarch
  • 2 12 cups milk
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
  • salt, a pinch
  • 12 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan; add the milk and whisk until smooth.
  2. Add the egg yolks, zest, and salt; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently at first and constantly toward the end, until thickened.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and butter; pour through a strainer into a large serving bowl or 4 individual serving dishes.
  4. Let cool to room temperature; refrigerate, loosely covered, for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days, until set and thoroughly chilled.
  5. Serve chilled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

575 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.9g 22% DV
Total Fat 37.9g 49% DV
Carbs 48.3g 18% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9821mg 100% DV
Potassium 228mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 632mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 338.8mcg 38% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 195.3mg 15% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV
Contains Milk Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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