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Step 1
1 Make the lemon pudding: Using a rasp grater (such as Microplane), finely zest the lemons; you should get 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons
Step 2
2 Juice the lemons to get 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of juice and set aside (if you have remaining lemons/juice, reserve for another use)
Step 3
3 In a medium heavy-bottomed pot, combine the lemon zest with the sugar and, with your fingertips, rub the two together until fragrant, about 30 seconds
Step 4
4 Whisk in the cornstarch and salt, then slowly whisk in the milk
Step 5
5 Set the pot over medium-high heat and whisk constantly
Step 6
6 The mixture should start to thicken shortly before boiling
Step 7
7 Once it does, cook until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from the heat
Step 8
8 In a large measuring cup (this makes it easier to pour into the ramekins later) or medium heatproof bowl with a kitchen towel underneath, whisk the egg yolks just to break them up
Step 9
9 Using a ladle in one hand and a whisk in the other, slowly drizzle the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously
Step 10
10 Gradually incorporate about half of the milk mixture, then pour the egg yolk mixture into the pot and whisk to combine
Step 11
11 Slowly whisk in the lemon juice and butter until the butter is melted and the mixture is uniform
Step 12
12 Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain the pudding back into the measuring cup, pressing on the solids with a rubber spatula
Step 13
13 Evenly divide the pudding among four 8-ounce ramekins or coffee mugs (each dish should get about 3/4 cup of pudding) and cover each with small saucers
Step 14
14 Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day
Step 15
15 Make the blueberry toppings: While the pudding is chilling, in a small pot over high heat, combine 1/4 cup (50 grams) of sugar with the water and heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved
Step 16
16 Add the blueberries, lemon juice and salt and bring to a boil
Step 17
17 Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, stirring with a heatproof rubber spatula, until the blueberries burst open and the mixture thickens to a jelly-like consistency, 5 to 7 minutes
Step 18
18 Remove from the heat, let cool for a few minutes, then scrape into a small bowl
Step 19
19 Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day
Step 20
20 When ready to serve, in a medium bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium speed, or with a whisk, whip the heavy cream with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar until soft peaks form, gradually increasing the speed to high, about 2 to 3 minutes for the handheld mixer
Step 21
21 When the whisk is lifted from the cream, it should form soft peaks with tips that slump over
Step 22
22 Pour in half of the blueberry compote, and using a rubber spatula, gently swirl and fold to make blue streaks
Step 23
23 Remove the puddings from the refrigerator and top each with a dollop of the blueberry whipped cream, followed by dollops of the remaining blueberry compote, and serve