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> Jen wrote:
>> "Nancy1" > wrote in message
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>> > Jen wrote:
>> >> My daughter got a kids cooking book for her birthday. We tried this
>> >> recipe.
>> >> It was really, really delicious. I thought I'd share it.
>>
>> > I like to make a type of mousse by making lemon curd and then mixing it
>> > half and half with whipped cream. It's wonderful. I do the same thing
>> > with oranges.
>>
>>
>> That sounds nice. Could you post the recipe please.
>>
>> Jen
>
> Orange Grove Pie Filling (I serve this like a pudding, with whipped
> cream on
> top)
>
> 5 egg yolks
> 1/2 C. sugar
> 2 T. lemon juice
> 3 T. grated orange rind
> 1/8 tsp. salt
> 2 C. whipping cream, whipped
> 5 oranges
>
> Beat yolks slightly and add 1/2 C. sugar, lemon juice, grated orange
> rind and
> salt. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until thick, about
> 10
> minutes. Fold in 2 oranges which have been cut into pieces and
> thorougly
> drained. Cool and fold in half the whipped cream. Chill 12 hours or
> longer.
> Serve with whipped cream and orange pieces.
>
> (This is a pie recipe - if making a pie, put a layer of whipped cream
> in the
> bottom of a meringue pie shell; pour the orange filling on top and then
> top
> with the rest of the whipped cream.)
> **************
>
> Lemon curd: In top of double boiler, beat 4 egg yolks until thick and
> lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1/2 C. sugar, dash salt, 1 T. grated
> lemon peel, and 3 T. lemon juice. Cook and stir over hot water until
> thick, about 5 minutes. Pour into bowl to cool, covering surface with
> plastic wrap.
>
> Whip 2 C. whipping cream to stiff peaks, adding 3 T. of powdered sugar
> as you whip. Add half of the cream to the cooled lemon curd, folding
> it in gently. Use the remaining whipped cream to garnish the tops of
> individual servings.


Thanks.

Jen