Yield: 12 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2 \N | Egg yolks |
¾ cup | Sugar |
3 tablespoons | Butter |
1 teaspoon | Lemon rind,grated |
2 tablespoons | Lemon juice |
1½ tablespoon | Cornstarch |
3 tablespoons | Water |
Combine egg yolks, sugar, butter rind, and lemon juice in top half of a double boiler. Cook over simmering water until quite thick, then cool slightly. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into lemon mixture.
Cool before spreading on cheese cakes.