Lemon Filling

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.