Lemon Cream Cheese Recipe
What I want to reveal today is not just a simple dessert. I remember when I was a kid, my grandmother always used fresh lemons to make the smooth and tender lemon curd like magic. Every bite was full of happiness! Now, let's relive this classic and explore the sweet secret of lemon curd!
Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
Ingredients needed to make delicious lemon curd include:
Lemon Custard Sauce:
Egg yolk: Provides yellow and tender taste and consistency.
Sugar: adds sweetness and balances the sourness of the lemon.
Lemon Juice: Provides sour taste and lemon aroma.
Cornstarch: Used as a thickener to make the custard thicker.
Milk: Provides lubricity and a milky flavor.
Lemon zest: adds lemon flavor and graininess.
Lemon cheese filling:
Cream cheese: As the main cheese ingredient, it provides milky flavor and creamy taste.
Sugar: adds sweetness and makes the cheese filling more delicious.
Whipping cream: adds richness and lightness to the filling.
Soft cheese rind:
Glutinous rice flour: provides stickiness and texture, making the skin chewier.
Corn starch: increases toughness and improves the taste of the skin.
Granulated sugar: adds sweetness and makes the skin more delicious.
Milk: makes the batter smooth and provides milky flavor.
Butter: adds richness and softness.
Substitutes:
Egg yolk: can be replaced with egg yolk powder or other emulsifiers .
Sugar: You can use honey, maple syrup or brown sugar instead .
Corn starch: can be replaced with potato starch, tapioca starch or wheat starch .
Milk: You can use soy milk, coconut milk or other plant-based milk products instead .
Cream cheese: You can use cheesecake cream, yogurt or cheese yogurt instead .
Whipping cream: can be replaced with fresh cream or vegetable cream .
Glutinous Rice Flour: Available Glutinous rice flour is a key ingredient in soft cheese rind and there is no clear substitute for it .
Tips for Success
Lemon Custard Sauce
Mix egg yolks and sugar: Mix egg yolks and sugar thoroughly until the color becomes lighter and the volume expands slightly. This will make the finished product taste more delicate.
Mix lemon juice and cornstarch: Stir the lemon juice and cornstarch evenly first to avoid lumps, otherwise the custard sauce will have particles.
Heat the milk: Heat the milk over low heat and stir constantly to prevent it from sticking. Pour the egg yolk paste in while stirring to allow the two to blend fully, then simmer until thickened, stirring continuously during the process to make the custard sauce smoother.
Add lemon zest: Add the lemon zest last and stir well to add a fresh lemon aroma to the custard.
Lemon cheese filling
Soften cream cheese: The cream cheese needs to be softened at room temperature in advance so that it can be stirred evenly and smoothly without lumps. You can use a whisk to stir at low speed.
Whipping cream: Whip the cream until it has texture but is still flowable. Add sugar twice to make the cream more stable, then mix it with cream cheese.
Soft cheese rind
Mix flour and sugar: Mix glutinous rice flour, corn starch and sugar evenly and sift them to ensure the cheese crust is smooth.
Add milk and stir: After adding milk and stirring into the batter, sieve it once more to remove any small lumps that may exist.
Steaming and adding butter: Stir the batter every few minutes during the steaming process. Add butter while it is still hot after it comes out of the pan and knead until smooth to make the cheese crust more ductile and soft.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·1 egg yolk
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·50g sugar
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·18g lemon juice
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·38g corn starch
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·240g milk
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·Zest of 1 lemon
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·150g cream cheese
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·150g whipping cream
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·100g glutinous rice flour
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·15g butter
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Make lemon custard sauce: Mix 1 egg yolk, 20g sugar, 18g lemon juice, and 8g corn starch in a bowl, mix well and set aside. Boil 70g milk and 1 lemon zest, slowly pour into the egg yolk liquid, mix well, sieve into a pot and heat on low heat until thick, let cool and set aside.
Step 2
Make the lemon cheese filling: Mix 150g cream cheese and 10g sugar until smooth, add 150g whipping cream and beat, then add the cooled lemon custard sauce, mix well and refrigerate.
Step 3
Prepare the soft cheese rind ingredients: Mix 100g glutinous rice flour, 30g corn starch, 20g sugar, and 170g milk in a bowl and stir well.
Step 4
Steam the cheese rind: Filter the mixed batter and pour it into a fresh-keeping box, cover it with plastic wrap and poke holes, and steam it over high heat for 20 minutes. Take it out and add 15g of butter while it is still hot, and pull it repeatedly until the dough is smooth.
Step 5
Divide and wrap the filling: Divide the steamed cheese dough into seven parts, roll them into balls, squeeze in the refrigerated lemon cheese filling and wrap them.
Step 6
Finish the lemon curd: Arrange the wrapped lemon curd slightly and you can enjoy the delicious lemon curd.
How to store lemon curd
Refrigerate:
Place the lemon curd in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. This method is suitable for short-term storage and can generally be kept for 3-5 days.
Cryopreservation:
If you need to store it for a long time, you can put the lemon curd in a sealed container or wrap it with plastic wrap and put it in the freezer. This method can keep it for 2-3 months. However, the taste of the lemon curd may change after freezing, so it is recommended to thaw it to room temperature before eating.
Avoid heat and direct sunlight:
Do not store lemon curd in high temperatures or direct sunlight as this may affect its texture and taste.
Sealed storage:
Whichever storage method you choose, make sure the lemon curd is completely sealed to prevent air and moisture from entering and spoiling.
Take out serving suggestions
Refrigerate: After taking it out of the refrigerator, the lemon curd can be eaten directly or left to warm up at room temperature.
Frozen storage: After taking it out of the freezer, it is recommended to thaw it at room temperature or in a microwave oven at low temperature. Be careful not to thaw it at high temperatures to prevent the lemon cheese from melting or deteriorating.
Serving Suggestions
Recommended pairing
Fresh Fruit:
Paired with strawberries or blueberries, the sweet and sour taste of the fruit and the flavor of the lemon curd complement each other, making the taste richer.
Eating it with kiwi fruit can add more vitamin C, which is nutritious and delicious.
nut:
Sprinkle some chopped nuts, such as almond slices or pistachios, to add texture and crunch.
biscuit:
Pair lemon curd with some digestive biscuits or ladyfingers for a great dessert.
Serving Suggestions
Eat in moderation: Although it tastes good, it still contains sugar and fat, so don’t eat too much.
Drink pairing: A cup of coffee or tea can balance out the sweetness of the lemon curd.
Pay attention to the time: try to avoid eating before going to bed so as not to affect your sleep.
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