Orange Citrus Cake Filling
- Ready In:
- 75hrs
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
4 cups (approx)
ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
- 2 -3 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons butter
directions
- In a Pyrex or heatproof bowl whisk the eggs very well.
- Using a whisk stir together sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan, the whisk in water, orange juice, lemon juice and zest until smooth; bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat and cook at just a bare simmer whisking constantly for about 2 minutes (the mixture will be thick).
- Add in HALF of the hot juice mixture into the eggs in a slow stream, whisking continuously.
- Whisk the egg mixture back into the juice mixture in the saucepan (this is called tempering) cook over medium-low heat whisking just until it reaches a boil.
- Remove pan from heat and add in butter, mixing until melted.
- Cover the surface with buttered piece of wax paper (butter side down) and chill until cold about 1 hour.
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Very nice. Not for beginners without close supervision or a class or two. Seasons Greetings all. My name is Robert. Americanfrom California living in Rio De Janeiro and bring good food to people here. Professional private cook and baker. I am currently working long hours producing focaccia for peoples parties. Im doing some cakes and such and I do an orange cake that people love. Needed a boost and Ive been searching for the right touch to compliment it. This orange cream is just perfect. Nailed it first time (helps to be a pro) The cake is wonderful. Ill try to share a photo later. Cant right now, up to my ears in cooking. Great job. Thank you for the share.