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Lemon Blueberry Glass Wing Desserts

A layered dessert featuring lemon custard, blueberry compote, and delicate sugar glass wings.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Lemon Custard Layer:
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • For the Blueberry Layer:
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • For the Glass Wing Decoration:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Thin lemon zest strips
  • Mint leaves

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a separate saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch.
  5. Cook for 5–7 minutes until thickened, then cool completely.
  6. Divide the lemon custard among serving glasses.
  7. Spoon the blueberry mixture over the custard layer.
  8. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  9. Heat sugar and water until a clear amber syrup forms. Pour onto parchment paper in delicate wing shapes and allow to harden.
  10. Insert the sugar wings into the chilled desserts just before serving.
  11. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, chill the desserts fully before adding the sugar wings to prevent melting.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 245
  • Sugar: 34 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Protein: 4 g