Preparation
Step 1
Combine milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest in a saucepan over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes without letting it boil.
Step 2
Meanwhile, beat egg yolks and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Beat in cornstarch. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and lump-free.
Step 3
Remove and discard cinnamon stick and lemon zest from milk. Gradually add egg yolk mixture to the milk, and beat with a whisk over low heat until mixture starts to thickens, about 10 minutes. Bring custard to a boil and immediately remove from heat.
Step 4
Pour custard into individual serving dishes and chill in the fridge until set, about 2 hours.
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Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 (1 ½-inch) piece lemon zest
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch