Creamy Lemon Filling

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This is the recipe i use if someone requests lemon filling in a wedding cake. It has a excellent consistency for a cake filling and a wonderful lemon flavor.

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Steps

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Mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a 2 quart heavy saucepan.

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Slowly whisk in the water.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

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Continue boiling for 1 minute , stirring constantly.

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Remove from heat and spoon 1 / 2 cup of the cornstarch mixture into the egg yolks , stirring quickly.

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Quickly whisk the egg yolks back into the cornstarch mixture stirring constantly until well mixed.

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Return saucepan to stove and cook over medium heat until thickened about 3 minutes.

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Remove from heat and add butter , lemon juice and zest stirring well.

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Cool before using.

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Ingredients

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sugar, cornstarch, water, egg yolks, butter, lemon, zest of, fresh lemon juice