Lemon Filling

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• Zest of 2 lemons
• 10 onces fresh lemon juice
• 1 lb. sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 6 eggs
• 8 oz butter

Preparation

Step 1

Place the sugr in a bowl and rub together with the grated lemon.

Place the lemon juice, eggs, yols, and sugr together and place over a simmering water bath. Whis mixture constantly until very thic, about 15 minutes, the mixture should reach 160 degrees. Strain into a clean bowl. Stir slowly and allow mixture to cool to 110 degrees. Slowly whisk in the softened butter. Chill until needed.

Can be lighetened with whipped cream.