
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). To be eaten cold. Oranges may be used instead of lemons
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Wet the cornstarch in some of the milk, then stir it into the remainder of the milk, which should be boiling on the stove, stirring constantly and briskly for five minutes
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Take it from the stove, stir in the butter and let it cool
Beat the yolks and sugar together, then stir them thoroughly into the milk and cornstarch
Now stir in the lemon juice and grated rind, doing it very gradually, making it very smooth
Bake in a well-buttered dish
To be eaten cold
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cooking the cornstarch with milk first creates a stable starch gel that thickens the pudding without curdling the eggs. Adding the egg yolks after the mixture cools prevents them from scrambling, while their lecithin helps emulsify the butter and create a silky texture. The acid from lemon juice is added gradually to prevent the milk proteins from curdling too quickly, and baking the assembled pudding sets the eggs gently while developing a delicate custard layer.
This pudding is designed to be served cold and actually benefits from being made ahead. Prepare the pudding up to 2 days in advance, let it cool completely after baking, then cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. The pudding is meant to be served cold and does not require reheating. If the pudding weeps slightly, simply stir before serving.
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This pudding is designed to be served cold and actually benefits from being made ahead. Prepare the pudding up to 2 days in advance, let it cool completely after baking, then cover with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. The pudding is meant to be served cold and does not require reheating. If the pudding weeps slightly, simply stir before serving.