Lemon Filling

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
• 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

1. Combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Continue boiling 1 minute
2. Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into egg yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and continue stirring until smooth. Stir in butter, lemon rind, and lemon juice. Cool.