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Chiboust Cream

Ingredients

gelatin sheets milk sugar eggs cornstarch lemon (zest and juice) water

STEP 1

Soak the gelatin in cold water until softened. Meanwhile, heat the milk and part of the sugar.

STEP 2

Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar in a bowl until combined.

STEP 3

Mix in the cornstarch and lemon zest.

STEP 4

Gradually pour the hot milk over the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

STEP 5

Return to the saucepan and cook until thickened.

STEP 6

Off the heat, whisk in the gelatin. Cover with parchment paper and set aside.

STEP 7

Prepare a syrup. Slowly pour it over whipped egg whites. Whip until the peaks formed hold their shape.

STEP 8

Fold the meringue into the pastry cream. Pour into cups and chill until set. Enjoy!