INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place oven rack in the middle position. Grease four ramekins or small oven-safe dishes with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Custard Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly pale in color.
- Add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
3. Strain the Mixture:
- For a smooth custard texture, strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pouring jug or bowl. This step helps remove any lumps or bits of zest, ensuring a silky custard.
4. Fill the Ramekins:
- Divide the strained custard mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins or dishes.
5. Bake the Custards:
- Place the filled ramekins in a baking dish or tray. Carefully pour hot water into the baking dish, around the ramekins, creating a water bath that comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake the custards in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still jiggle slightly when shaken.
6. Chill and Garnish:
- Remove the baked custards from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Cover each custard with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate the custards for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled and set.
7. Serve and Impress:
- Before serving, garnish the chilled Lemon Custards with fresh berries or mint leaves for a pop of color and added freshness.
- Present the custards on individual serving plates and enjoy the delightful combination of creamy texture and zesty lemon flavor that is sure to impress everyone at the table.
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