Ingredients

  • 13 cup butter, softened
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 5 drops lemon extract
  • 14 teaspoon paprika
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch, scant
  • 14 cup cold water

Method

  • Cream the softened butter and then add the egg yolks, one at a time, while continuing to beat.
  • Transfer this mixture to the top of a double boiler over simmering water, then add with rapid stirring the lemon juice, lemon extract, paprika, salt, and boiling water, continuing to stir and cook until the mixture becomes thick.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and stir into the mixture until it thickens.