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Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce
Dessert

This Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 (3- by 1-inch) strips orange zest removed with a vegetable peeler
  • 4 (3- by 1/2-inch) strips lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Bring milk and cream to a simmer with citrus zests in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl, then whisk in hot cream mixture.
  3. Return mixture to pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard is thick enough to coat back of spoon (160 ° to 165 °F on an instant read thermometer), about 2 minutes.
  4. Immediately remove pan from heat and strain custard through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding zests.
  5. Serve warm, or at room temperature, or chill to thicken.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Citrus-Infused Custard Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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