# Italian Lemon Budino

Bright, velvety, and bursting with lemony goodness—this creamy custard is the perfect way to bring a little sunshine to your day.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- heavy cream
- milk
- strip of lemon peel
- eggs
- sugar
- cornstarch
- fresh lemon juice
- whipped cream

## Instructions

1. Warm heavy cream and milk with a strip of lemon peel until hot but not boiling.
2. In a separate saucepan, add eggs, sugar and cornstarch and whisk well until light in color and smooth.
3. Gradually add some fresh lemon juice.
4. Slowly incorporate the warm cream mixture whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
5. Return to the stove, cooking it over medium low heat while whisking until thickens to a luscious consistency.
6. Pour into small glasses and let cool to room temperature.
7. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
8. Once it's ready, top with a generous amount of whipped cream.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- whisk
- small glasses

## Tips

- whisk constantly to prevent curdling

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DxTfsBx2p/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3b2fc5c9-0a46-4678-8858-e699b08d2532
- Extracted: 2026-05-22

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