Source:

Diane

Serves/Makes:1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, separated
• 1 cup (225 ml) powdered sugar, divided
• 1 tsp (5 ml). cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp (1 ml). salt
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) scalded milk, cooled
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). fresh lemon juice
• Grated rind of 1/4 lemon
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). vanilla

Preparation

• Beat egg yolk until thick and lemon colored; gradually add 3/4 cup (175 ml) powdered sugar while beating constantly; set aside.
• Mix remaining powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually pour on milk.
• Cook on top of double boiler for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until thick, and afterward occasionally.
• Combine with egg mixture, and add lemon juice, rind, vanilla and stiffly beaten egg white.
• Cook sauce until hot, serve immediatly.

Comments

This is a very old recipe from 1923.