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31 Dec 2009

Lemon Mousse

5 egg yolks
5 egg whites, stiffly beaten
6oz sugar
juice of 2 lemons + zest of one

Beat egg yolks with sugar until light and lemon coloured. Add juice of 2 lemons and mix well. Stir over hot water in top of double boiler until thick. Remove from heat and fold in egg whites. Pour into serving dish and chill.

Also good made with blackcurrant puree.

Lemon Meringue Pie (Filling)

2 egg yolks
2oz cornflour
2 lemons (scrubbed)
2oz sugar
½ oz melted butter
½ pint milk

Add a little milk to cornflour to make a paste. Bring remainder to boil and add to paste and grated lemon ring and sugar. Return to heat and thicken custard. Beat in egg yolks and add melted butter, then lemon juice.