"Rick & Cyndi" > wrote in message news:<NjWpc.13043$qA.1627392@attbi_s51>...
> "Pat Wang" > wrote in message
> ...
> : Does anyone have a good recipe for a lemon filling for a jelly
> roll cake?
> : I'd like to be able to make it a day ahead and for it to be
> easy.
> :
> : Cindy
> :
> : -----------
>
> Lemon Curd? Of course, you really don't need the cake part for
> it - just a spoon. Lemon Curd, Nutella, and Bearnaise Sauce each
> require nothing but a finger or a spoon... but if you insist...
> LOL Cyndi
> <Remove a "b" to reply>
>
> Lemon Curd
>
> 5 Eggs
> 5 oz butter
> 3 lemons (rind and juice)
> 2 cups sugar
>
> Thoroughly mix together and cook for 10-15 minutes... then jar
> and refrigerate.


....if you would like something a little lighter, just add fresh
whipped cream to the curd.

....also make up a little simple syrup (1/2 sugar - 1/2 water bring to
a boil and make sure the sugar gets disolved), add a lemon juice to
taste, and brush on the flat sponge cake before spreading the
filling...