Baked Blueberry Custard with Lemon Syrup

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Syrup：

  • Sugar: 113g

  • Water: 55ml

  • Lemon Juice: 10ml

• Custard：

  • Egg Yolks: 6 (whisked)

  • Whole Milk: 450ml

  • Sugar: 113g

  • Semolina Flour: 30g

  • Fresh Blueberries: 200g (plus 30g for decoration)

  • Butter: 30g

  • Salt: to taste

  • Nutmeg: to taste

  • Vanilla Extract: 2.5ml

  • Lemon Zest: to taste

Baked Blueberry Custard with Lemon Syrup is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of blueberries, the freshness of lemon, and the richness of custard. With its golden-brown top layer of custard covered with sweet lemon syrup and fresh blueberries embedded at the bottom, it is a refreshing treat perfect for summer.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare the Syrup：

   • Boil sugar and water over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and stir until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 to 7 minutes.

   • Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and let it cool.

2. Prepare the Custard：

   • Preheat the oven to 175°C.

   • Pour milk into a medium saucepan, add sugar and salt, and stir until combined.

   • Gradually add semolina flour, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

   • Continue heating the mixture, stirring constantly, until it is hot but not boiling, then reduce heat.

   • Place whisked egg yolks in a medium heatproof bowl. Slowly pour some milk mixture into the egg yolks, stirring constantly.

   • Continue adding milk to the egg yolks in this gradual manner until half of the milk mixture is incorporated.

   • Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the milk mixture pot, stirring until combined.

   • Continue cooking over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.

   • Remove from heat, stir in nutmeg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

   • Add 200g blueberries and stir to combine.

3. Bake：

   • Pour the custard mixture into baking molds, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top of the custard is a golden-brown color.

4. Decorate：

   • Remove from the oven and gently pierce the surface of the custard with a fork in 4 or 5 places.

   • Arrange the remaining 30g blueberries in a circle on top, then pour syrup over each mold.

   • Let them sit and absorb the syrup for 30 minutes before serving immediately. Any leftover custard can be refrigerated.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Ensure that the sugar is completely dissolved when making the syrup to avoid affecting the taste.

• Stir the custard mixture continuously to prevent scorching.

• Baking time can be adjusted according to personal preference and oven conditions.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dessert is not only delicious but also refreshing, making it perfect for summer. The combination of sweet and tart lemon syrup with the fruity aroma of blueberries stimulates the taste buds and enhances appetite. Additionally, the creamy texture and rich nutritional value of the custard make it a healthy dessert option.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Protein：Egg yolks and whole milk provide abundant protein, contributing to muscle health.

• Carbohydrates：Sugar and semolina flour provide energy to meet bodily needs.

• Vitamins：Blueberries are rich in vitamins C and K, which help boost immunity and promote bone health.

• Minerals：Potassium and manganese in blueberries are essential for maintaining heart health and nervous system function.