Baked Lemon Custard Dessert

Baked Lemon Custard Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 4 large eggs

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• Powdered sugar (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • Set oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.

2. Mix wet ingredients

   • In a large bowl whisk together:

     • sugar

     • melted butter

     • eggs

     • lemon juice

     • lemon zest

     • vanilla.

3. Add dry ingredients

   • Stir in flour and salt until smooth.

4. Add milk

   • Slowly whisk in the milk until the batter is thin and smooth.

5. Bake

   • Pour batter into the baking dish.

   • Bake 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and slightly firm.

6. Cool

   • Let cool 15–20 minutes before serving.

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Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar

• Whipped cream

• Fresh berries 🍓

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💡 Texture Tip:
While baking, the batter naturally separates into two layers:

• Top = light cake-like crust

• Bottom = creamy lemon custard