Lemon Filling for Cakes

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Filling for Cakes

Recipe By : Better Homes & Garden Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 egg yolks -- be
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

In a small saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Stir
in egg yolks, lemon peel
and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat till bubbly. Cook for
two minutes more. Stir
in butter till melted. Cover surface with clear plastic wrap; cool.
Makes enough to spread
between two 8 or 9 in cake layers(about 1 cup).

Microwave directions:
In a 1-quart casserole combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water.
Stir in egg yolks, lemon peel
and lemon juice.
Micro cook, uncovered, on 100% power(high) for 3 to 4 minutes or till
thickened and bubbly,
stirring every minute. Cook 30 seconds more. Stir in butter till
melted. Cover; cool.

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NOTES : Transforms a simple cake into a luscious dessert.
Jazzbel likes to add 1 tablespoon rum after the butter, for a different
flavor.