Lemon pudding with strawberry whipped cream

Ingredients:

• 2 lemons
• 1 3/4 cups strawberries, halved + sliced ​​strawberries for topping
• 0.5 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 and 3/4 cups light cream
• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 4 lemon shortbread cookies, crumbled

Preparation:

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove wide strips of zest from one lemon. Juice both lemons to yield about 5 tablespoons of juice. Dice 1 cup of strawberries and toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; set aside to macerate while you prepare the pudding.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the cornstarch and salt. Whisk the egg yolks with 1/4 cup light cream until smooth. In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 1 1/2 cups light cream with the lemon zest to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Gradually whisk in the sugar-yolk mixture, then the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice.
3. Return the pan to medium-high heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the pudding comes to a boil and thickens, about 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing it through with a silicone spatula; discard the lemon zest.
4. Divide the macerated strawberries among 8 clear plastic or glass glasses. Top with the lemon pudding. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of each pudding and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Once the pudding has set, puree the remaining 3/4 cup strawberries in a food processor until smooth. In a large bowl, beat the cream and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Add the strawberry puree and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Top the pudding with strawberry whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed cookies. Top with sliced ​​strawberries.