"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed 28 Dec 2005 04:29:07p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it elaine?
>
>> Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:36:00 -0500, "elaine" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have 4 egg yolks - and yes, I apologize in advance for being lazy
>>>> and not doing a google. Just wondering how I can use them. Not
>>>> hollaindaise though. They will probably only last another day or so -
>>>> or will they? I
>>>> made choc. chip meringues on Saturday so maybe they're even toast now!
>>>
>>> The following recipe uses three yolks. Just make the filling and call
>>> it pudding.
>>>
>>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>>
>>> Lemon Meringue Pie
>>>
>>> Recipe By :Argo
>>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>>> Categories : pies/pastry
>>>
>>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>>> 1 cup sugar
>>> 1/4 cup cornstarch
>>> 1 1/2 cups cold water
>>> 3 egg yolks -- slightly beaten
>>> grated peel of 1 lemon
>>> 1/4 cup lemon juice
>>> 1 tablespoon butter
>>> 1 pie crust (9 inch) -- baked and cooled
>>> ---Meringue--- 3 egg whites
>>> 1/3 cup sugar
>>>
>>> 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium saucepan combine 1 cup sugar and
>>> corn starch. Gradually stir in water until smooth. Stir in egg yolks.
>>>
>>> 2. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 1
>>> minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and
>>> margarine.
>>>
>>> 3. Spoon hot filling into pie crust.
>>>
>>> 4. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until
>>> foamy. Gradually beat in remaining 1/3 cup sugar; continue beating
>>> until stiff peaks form.
>>>
>>> 5. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing to edge of crust.
>>>
>>> 6. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack;
>>> refrigerate.
>>>
>>> Source:
>>> "http://brands.bestfoods.com/"
>>
>>
>> OK, I'm laughing because I'm using my 3 of my 4 egg yolks for this
>> delicious looking recipe. But guess what -- I also have to use 3 egg
>> whites. So --- I still have 3 yolks left!
>>
>> Thanks anyway:-)
>
> You could always top the pie with whipped cream instead of meringue, OR
> you
> could make the following spice cake:
>
> Golden Spice Cake
> 1/2 cup butter
> 21/4 cups flour
> 1/2 cup brown sugar
> 1 teaspoon cinnamon
> 1 egg
> 1/2 teaspoon soda
> Yolks 4 eggs
> 1/2 teaspoon clove
> 1/2 cup molasses
> 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
> 1/2 cup milk
> Few grains cayenne
> Few gratings lemon rind
>
> Cream the butter, add sugar gradually, egg and yolks of eggs well beaten,
> molasses, milk, flour, mixed and sifted with spices, cayenne, and lemon
> rind. Bake in a moderate oven one hour, and cover with White Mountain
> Cream
> Frosting.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

Thanks people - now I have 2 choices. Pudding or cake. And I have all those
ingredients.

Interesting addition of cayenne............

Elaine