Lemon Custard Filling

This lemon custard recipe is easy to make at home. It's deliciously sweet and tart and makes the perfect filling for cakes and mini pie shells.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 70 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large egg yolks
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.33300000429153 cup lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until sugar is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk water and egg yolks together in a small bowl; pour into sugar the mixture, whisking until fully incorporated. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice and butter until incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until completely cooled.