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Citrus Custard Filling

Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup (230 grams) sweetened condensed milk
  • 7 large egg yolks (130 grams), room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (2 grams) packed lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon (2 grams) packed orange zest
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) water
  • 1 teaspoon (3 grams) cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a medium heatproof bowl, place a fine-mesh sieve.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons (30 grams) water and cornstarch until smooth and well combined; whisk into condensed milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until thickened and beginning to boil. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Strain through prepared sieve into bowl. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap, pressing wrap directly onto surface of custard to prevent a skin from forming, and let stand at room temperature until ready to use.
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