Got it โ you want something very simple, using flour and maybe sugar ๐
Here are a few minimal-ingredient creamy lemon desserts, starting with the easiest.
๐ Simple Creamy Lemon Pudding (Flour-Based)
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3โ4 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Method
- In a saucepan, whisk cold milk + flour + sugar + salt until smooth.
- Place over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook until thick and creamy (about 5โ7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, zest, and butter.
- Pour into bowls and let cool slightly or chill.
๐ Texture is like custard or pudding.
๐ Creamy Lemon Dessert Squares (Flour + Sugar Only Base)
Ingredients
- ยฝ cup flour
- ยผ cup sugar
- ยผ cup butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Method
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Stir in flour and sugar to form a paste.
- Slowly whisk in milk.
- Cook until thick.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice & zest.
- Chill, then slice into soft dessert squares.
๐ Old-Fashioned Lemon Cream Sauce (Ultra Basic)
Great over biscuits, toast, pancakes, or cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk or water
- 1ยฝ tbsp flour
- 2โ3 tbsp sugar
- 1โ2 tbsp lemon juice
Method
- Whisk everything together cold.
- Cook slowly, stirring, until thick.
- Cool slightly before serving.
๐ก Tips
- Add lemon after cooking so it doesnโt curdle.
- If it gets lumpy, whisk vigorously or blend.
- This is a classic pantry dessertโvery old-school and comforting.
If you want, I can:
- Turn this into a baked lemon pudding
- Make it egg-free / dairy-free
- Or help you adjust sweetness & thickness with what you have
Just tell me whatโs in your kitchen ๐๐ฅฃ