Lemon Cream

Ingredients

• Four egg yolks
• Four egg whites
• 
  Four tablespoons granulated sugar
• Juice of one lemon
• Rind of one lemon, grated
• Two tablespoons boiling water
• Two tablespoons sugar

Directions

1. Combine egg yolks, granulated sugar, boiling water, juice of lemon, and grated rind of lemon into a pan.
2. Let simmer on stove until the mixture thickens.
3. Once thick, allow mixture to cool.
4. Before serving, add in beaten egg whites and two tablespoons of sugar, making sure to mix well.  
   

Source — New Orleans Cookbook
Prepared by Megan White
Louisiana Anthology
September 25, 2022