Ingredients
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●½ cup lemon juice
- ●1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- ●1/8 teaspoon salt
- ●5 large egg yolks
- ●3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Make It
Step 1
Combine sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot but not boiling.
Step 2
Whisk egg yolks in small bowl. Slowly whisk about half of lemon mixture into egg yolks. Slowly whisk egg yolk mixture into remaining lemon mixture in saucepan.
Step 3
Cook, whisking constantly, for 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Reduce temperature as needed to prevent mixture from boiling.
Step 4
Remove from heat. Whisk a few pieces of butter into lemon mixture. Whisk to melt completely before adding more butter.
Step 5
Serve with berries and whipped cream, if desired. Or serve over cake slices or as a cake filling.
