Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup nonfat milk
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 4 thin lemon slices
  • 4 small fresh mint sprigs

Method

  • Sprinkle gelatin over wine in small bowl.
  • Let stand 10 minutes to soften.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar to blend in heavy small saucepan.
  • Mix in nonfat milk then lemon juice and peel.
  • Stir over medium-high heat until mixture thickens slightly and just come to boil.
  • Remove from heat; immediately mix in gelatin mixture.
  • Stir until gelatin dissolves.
  • Divide custard among four 1/2-cup ramekins or custard cups.
  • Chill until set, about 2 hours.
  • (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
  • )Garnish each with lemon slice and mint sprig and serve.