CREAMY LEMON FILLING

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This is the recipe I use if someone requests lemon filling in a wedding cake. It has a excellent consistency for a cake filling and a wonderful lemon flavor.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a 2 quart heavy saucepan.
  • Slowly whisk in the water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Continue boiling for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and spoon 1/2 cup of the cornstarch mixture into the egg yolks, stirring quickly.
  • Quickly whisk the egg yolks back into the cornstarch mixture stirring constantly until well mixed.
  • Return saucepan to stove and cook over medium heat until thickened about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add butter, lemon juice and zest stirring well.
  • Cool before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 255.6, Sodium 135.3, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 76.2, Protein 3.1

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