2 soup spoons of cornstarch
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups of boiling water
2 soup spoons of butter
A pinch of salt
Half a teaspoon of grated lemon zest
4 eggs
Half a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 soup spoons of cornstarch
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups of boiling water
2 soup spoons of butter
A pinch of salt
Half a teaspoon of grated lemon zest
4 eggs
Half a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Mix the cornstarch and sugar
Heat over low heat
Add the boiling water and cook, stirring constantly until it becomes transparent
Add the butter, salt, and lemon zest
Combine the lightly beaten egg yolks and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring always
Remove from heat and add the freshly squeezed lemon juice
Fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites
Let cool to room temperature
Serve chilled, cut into 4 portions