23/08/2024
Lemon Custard Cake 🍋🍰
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Lemon Custard Filling:
4 large eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk, lukewarm
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
Zest of 2 lemons
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Make the Lemon Custard Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
Add the melted and cooled butter, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the lukewarm milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture, being careful not to deflate the mixture too much.
Pour the custard filling over the prepared crust.
Bake the Cake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Serve:
Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
Cut into squares, garnish with lemon slices, and serve chilled.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 9