Fine lemon zest from half a lemon
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
One-third cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
Three large egg yolks, separated
One-fourth cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
A pinch of salt
Fine lemon zest from half a lemon
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
One-third cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
Three large egg yolks, separated
One-fourth cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
A pinch of salt
In a blender, combine the lemon zest, milk, butter, flour, two-thirds cup sugar, egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt
Blend until smooth
Beat the egg whites until frothy
Gradually add the remaining one-third cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form
Fold the mixture together gently
Pour into a shallow baking dish and bake in a moderate oven
Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream if desired.