Lemon Filling~ for Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins
A superb lemon filling for cakes, cupcakes, and muffins from the Wilton Company! I love it!
Servings: 16
Calories: 109
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups cold water
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Whisk in the cold water until well-blended.
- Whisk in the egg yolks, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
- Place the pan on the stove over medium heat, whisking constantly until it begins to boil.
- Whisk and let it boil for one minute, then remove from the heat and stir in the butter.
- Pour the filling into a heat-proof dish and let it cool to room temperature without stirring.
- Store the filling covered in the refrigerator to chill before using.
EXTRA TIP:
FRESH LEMONS: Use fresh lemons! It makes all the difference!