I had high hopes for this one. I love custards and lemon. But this recipe seemed to fall flat. Many TWDers mentioned in the P&Q post for this recipe, that the custard lacked lemon flavor and was very eggy. I didn't really notice the eggyness too much. I expected it to be eggy. To enhance the lemon flavor, I boosted the zest to half a lemon (I made 1/4 of a recipe) and also added a touch of lemon juice. I also steeped the milk with one split vanilla bean. Lemon and vanilla is one of my favorite flavor combos. The vanilla wasn't as strong as I would have liked but that is most likely due to the lemon.
After the first bite and the lemon hit you, there seemed to be something missing. The lemon packed a light punch but after that.....nothing. Maybe it was the texture. I do prefer custards that are more along the lines of puddings not flans. And this was definitely a flan like consistency to this. Perhaps it needed the caramel that a flan traditionally has.
Maybe I should have backed off of the lemon. But then the custard would have been bland. A longer steeping time? I already extended that to an hour versus the 1/2 listed in the recipe. If it is the texture, should I have refrigerated it longer? Or did I leave it cooling at room temperature too long? It was a little juicy, should I have baked it longer? It is rather frustrating because I can't really put my finger on what exactly what was wrong.
Sigh...I had hoped to have more success with this recipe. This marks my 1 year anniversary in Tuesdays with Dorie. And after having to miss the past two weeks, I really wanted something special to come out. Oh well. Its all a learning experience. Perhaps I'll be able to put my finger or tongue rather on what was missing soon!
You can find this week's recipe at The Way the Cookie Crumbles. Our host this week was Bridget. Thanks for the challenge Bridget, sorry I failed at it!
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Your custard looks gorgeous. Too bad you didn't like it.
Love the vanilla bean--I'm with you. Very subtle. Too subtle. But I liked the fact that it was more flan than pudding...
Love how you unmolded it, too...Next week, next dessert.
I love the flecks of vanilla bean!
Well, mine was most definitely overdone compared to yours.
And you can never go wrong with more lemon.
Is that a cat I see next to Charlie?
I can see how the texture of flan-like custards might not appeal to everyone. I am surprised the vanilla bean flavor was subtle; I would have expected it to infuse really boldly. The little bean specks are so pretty.
This wasn't my favorite but I'm glad I gave it a shot! Wait, is that a kitty cat behind your doggie? I don't think I've seen the cat before! My cat is black & white too! As always, your pet and sweet photos are delightful!!
I was thinking the same thing with the caramel. Oh well, we always have next week, right? I love the first shot with Charlie and kitty!
Sorry this wasn't more of a hit. Maybe the next recipe...
I guess not everything can be a "WOW!" kind of dessert. But hey, at least you did it, right?
Sorry you weren't a fan! I hope next week goes well for you! It seems like it is a very popular recipe!
The lemon was a little less than expected. But I love the little flecks of vanilla. It looks delicious.
It looks really good. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you this week. Congrats on your 1 year anniversary with TWD! Next weeks recipe looks good! :)
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