Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Juice of medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Instructions
1
In small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add water and whisk until well blended. Whisk in egg yolks and lemon juice.
2
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and boiling, about 5 minutes. Boil for one minute; remove from heat. Strain through fine mesh strainer.
3
Stir in lemon zest and butter. Cool to room temperature, without stirring.