Luscious with the sweet/tart notes of Meyer lemon (a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange), this soft custard is the perfect ending to a Mediterranean meal. If you can’t find Meyer lemons, substitute the juice and zest of regular lemons, blood oranges, or mandarin oranges.
Ingredients
- 3 whole eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Meyer lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest, preferably from a Meyer lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Place all ingredients but the olive oil in a high-speed blender (capable of generating frictional heat above 160°F). If you don’t have a high-speed blender, see the note in step 4.
Step 2
Turn the blender on to its highest setting and process for 4 minutes.
Step 3
While continuing to run on high speed, pour in the olive oil and blend for an additional 90 to 105 seconds until you can see the custard firming up on the sides.
Step 4
Note: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, simply blend until smooth and frothy in step 2, stream in the olive oil with the motor running, then pour into a double boiler or bowl set over gently simmering water on the stovetop, stirring until it thickens up (it should reach 160°F for fully cooked eggs, or hold at 140°F for 3 1/2 minutes).
Step 5
The custard can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for longer storage. When defrosted, it will return to the same creamy consistency as when fresh.
Serves 6 — Recipe adapted from food52.com