Lemon-Beer Filling
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A tart filling to spread between 2 layers of an 8 or 9-inch cake.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup beer
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 egg yolksIn top of a double-boiler, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in beer. Cook over direct heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear.
Stir in lemon peel and juice.
Add a little hot mixture to egg yolks; return to double boiler top. Cook over hot water, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Cool before spreading on cake.
Makes about 1 cup