Meyer Lemon Custard Cakes

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Meyer Lemon Custard Cakes
45 min.
8
188kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Meyer Lemon Custard Cakes, a perfect dessert that brings a touch of elegance to any occasion. These charming little cakes are not only vegetarian but also a delightful representation of how simple ingredients can elevate your dessert game. Combining the refreshing zest of Meyer lemons with creamy custard, this recipe produces a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making it an irresistible treat for lemon lovers.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these custard cakes are ideal for those looking to impress their guests without spending all day in the kitchen. Imagine serving these delightful cakes chilled, with a dollop of softly whipped crème fraîche that adds a rich creaminess to the tart lemon flavor. The contrast between the silky custard and the fluffy topping is not just a feast for the palate but also a visual treat.

Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet finish to your meal, these custard cakes are sure to please. The recipe makes enough for eight servings, so you'll have plenty to share — or keep for yourself! Get ready to wow your friends and family with these stunning Meyer Lemon Custard Cakes that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the taste buds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup all purpose flour 
  • ounce crème fraîche chilled
  • large eggs separated
  • 0.3 cup regular lemon juice fresh
  • tablespoons regular lemon peel finely grated
  • pinch salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar divided
  • 1.3 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • ramekin
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter eight 3/4-cupramekins or custard cups.
  2. Whisk 1/2 cupplus 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, and pinchof salt in medium bowl to blend.
  3. Combinemilk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon peelin large bowl; whisk until blended.
  4. Addflour mixture to yolk mixture and whiskcustard until blended. Using electric mixer,beat egg whites in another large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining1/4 cup sugar to whites and beat until stiffbut not dry. Fold 1/4 of whites into custard.Fold remaining whites into custard in 2additions (custard will be slightly runny).
  5. Divide custard equally among preparedramekins.
  6. Place ramekins in large roastingpan.
  7. Pour enough hot water into pan tocome halfway up sides of ramekins.
  8. Bakecustard cakes until golden brown andset on top (custard cakes will be slightlysoft in center), about 27 minutes. Chillcustard cakes uncovered until cold, at least4 hours, then cover and keep refrigerated.DO AHEAD: Custard cakes can be made1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  9. Using electric mixer, beat crème fraîchein medium bowl until softly whipped.
  10. Run small knife around each custardcake to loosen. Invert each cake ontoplate.
  11. Place dollop of crème fraîche atop oralongside cakes and serve.
  12. * Sold at some supermarkets and atspecialty foods stores.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein8.44%
Fat37.79%
Carbs53.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.07
Glycemic Load
16.03
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.4043478291968%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.29mg
Hesperetin
2.5mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.12kcal
9.41%
Fat:8.12g
12.5%
Saturated Fat:4.02g
25.14%
Carbohydrates:26g
8.67%
Net Carbohydrates:25.76g
9.37%
Sugar:22.04g
24.49%
Cholesterol:68.11mg
22.7%
Sodium:47.28mg
2.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.08g
8.16%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.94%
Selenium:7.12µg
10.17%
Phosphorus:92.99mg
9.3%
Calcium:88mg
8.8%
Vitamin C:6.15mg
7.45%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.51%
Vitamin A:311.42IU
6.23%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.76%
Vitamin D:0.7µg
4.65%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.54%
Folate:17.16µg
4.29%
Potassium:133.82mg
3.82%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.35%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.05%
Magnesium:10.98mg
2.75%
Iron:0.46mg
2.55%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.9%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.88%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.61%
Copper:0.02mg
1.22%
Source:Epicurious