Lemon Pudding Cups
A creamy dessert with the tart–sweet flavor of lemon curd—but made with zero added sugar, minimal calories, and a smooth mouthfeel.
Yield
4 portions (≈100 g each)
Ingredient List (6 servings)
Ingredient |
Metric |
US Volume |
Role |
| Unsweetened almond milk | 300 mL | 1¼ cups | Liquid base |
| Egg yolks | 2 | — | Emulsifier & thickener |
| Whole egg | 1 | — | Additional thickening & protein |
| Lemon zest | From 1 lemon | ~1 tsp | Fragrance |
| Fresh lemon juice | 60 mL | ¼ cup | Bright acidity |
| Brazza™ sweetener | 2 mL | ~2 dropperfuls | Full sweetness |
| Inulin powder | 35 g | ¼ cup, lightly packed | Healthy prebiotic fiber |
| Cornstarch | 1 tsp (3 g) | — | Additional silkiness |
| Pinch of salt | <1 g | — | Flavor balance |
Per serving (100 g): ~75 kcal · 4 g protein · <1 g sugar · 5 g fiber · 4 g fat
Instructions
1
Whisk base mixture
In a saucepan (off heat), whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, cornstarch, inulin, and Brazza™ until smooth and uniform.
2
Add liquids & zest
Slowly whisk in the almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
3
Cook gently
Place over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula. Heat until it thickens just enough to coat the back of a spoon (≈75–80 °C / 170–175 °F). Do not boil.
4
Strain & chill
Optional: strain through a fine sieve for ultra-smooth texture.Pour into 4 ramekins or glass cups. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
5
Serve
Top with a tiny spoon of Greek yogurt or a curl of lemon zest, if desired. Keeps for 3 days refrigerated.
Why It Works
| Role | Traditional | This Recipe |
| Sweetness | 60 g sugar | 2 dropperfuls Brazza™ |
| Bulk | Dissolved sugar solids | 35 g inulin = smooth body + fiber |
| Thickener | Eggs + sugar + starch | Eggs + inulin + a little cornstarch |
| Calories per serving | ~180 kcal | ~75 kcal |
Bonus Variations
- Berry version: Replace lemon juice with puréed raspberries or strawberries (strained)
- Chocolate version: Add 1 Tbsp cocoa powder and replace lemon with 1 tsp vanilla
- Spice version: Add ½ tsp ginger and cardamom to turn it into a warm winter pudding
Enjoy a luxurious-tasting dessert that satisfies with zero sugar, minimal calories, and gut-friendly fiber—all made possible by Brazza™.