Name: Lemon Cream Pastry Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 180 g sugar; 10 g cornstarch; 1 tsp lemon zest; 120 ml lemon juice; 30 g butter; 3 eggs; 120 g sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; A pinch of salt; 120 ml milk; 120 ml vegetable oil; 1 tsp lemon zest; 10 g baking powder; 200 g flour; 500 g heavy cream (33-35%) or cream cheese; 70 g powdered sugar

Directions

1. Step

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined. Add cornstarch and mix again until smooth. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice, then mix thoroughly. Add butter and heat the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously. Once thickened, cook for 1 more minute, then pour into a pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let it cool.

2. Step

In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt for 3-4 minutes until fluffy. Add milk and vegetable oil, then mix until combined. Stir in lemon zest, baking powder, and flour, mixing until smooth. Pour the batter into a 26×38 cm baking pan and spread evenly.

3. Step

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then roll and divide into small pieces.

4. Step

In a bowl, whisk heavy cream (or cream cheese) with powdered sugar until smooth. Transfer the cream mixture into a piping bag. Pipe the cream onto each cake piece, then add a layer of lemon curd. Place two small decorative chips on top. Blend any remaining cake crumbs in a blender and use them to coat the pastries.