Step 1

In a sauce pan, Mix the egg yolks with the sugar to a creamy consistency.

Step 2

Add in just 1 ½ cups of milk and stir to thoroughly combine.

Step 3

Add in the lemon zest and cinnamon stick.

Step 4

Heat the mixture over medium high heat, stirring occasionally

Step 5

Meanwhile, dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining ½ cup of milk.

Step 6

Start slowly adding in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly

Step 7

Bring to a slow boil while stirring and right when the first bubble appears, set it aside.

Step 8

Ladle the custard into individual ramekins and let cool.

Step 9

Sprinkle the top with sugar and Brulee the top with either a blow torch or put in the broiler until the top is scorched.

Step 10

Enjoy!