Lemon Custard Filling
Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup water
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Instructions
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until sugar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Whisk water and egg yolks together in a small bowl; pour into sugar the mixture, whisking until fully incorporated. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice and butter until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until completely cooled.
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