Lemon Custard Filling

Name: Lemon Custard Filling
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 egg yolks; 3/4 cup water; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons butter

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 12 servings 👁️ 3 views

A luscious lemon custard. The perfect filling for white, yellow or citrus cakes!

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 egg yolks

3/4 cup water

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons butter

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.7g 3%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 64mg 3%

Total Carbohydrate 11.5g 4%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%

Total Sugars 8.5g

Protein 0.5g 1%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a large saucepan or double boiler combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.

Beat the egg yolks and water together, then whisk into sugar mixture.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and butter.

Cover with plastic wrap until completely cooled.