5-Minute Lemon Custard — A Silky, Tangy Dessert That Never Gets Old
Adrian KimCraving something sweet but don’t want to turn on the oven or spend an hour in the kitchen?
This 5-minute lemon custard is your answer. Creamy, bright, and perfectly balanced between tangy and sweet, it’s a homemade dessert that feels luxurious—but takes less time than brewing coffee.
Made with pantry staples and finished with a dusting of cinnamon or chocolate, it’s the kind of treat you’ll keep coming back to—again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍋 Ready in 5 minutes—faster than delivery
🥄 Silky, creamy texture—no baking required
💰 Pantry-friendly ingredients—no fancy tools
❤️ Customizable—serve warm or chilled, dress up or keep simple
🌟 Naturally impressive—guests will think you fussed!
“It’s not fancy—but it tastes like sunshine in a bowl.”
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Serves 4)
400 ml (1¾ cups) whole milk
Zest of 1 lemon (organic preferred)
1 tsp vanilla sugar (or ½ tsp vanilla extract + ½ tsp sugar)
2 large egg yolks
40g (3 tbsp) granulated sugar
15g (1½ tbsp) cornstarch
Juice of 1 lemon (~3 tbsp)
100g (⅓ cup) sweetened condensed milk
Optional Toppings: