Juice of half a lemon, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoonfuls of sugar. Separate
yolks and whites; beat yolks with sugar until well mixed; add lemon
juice and place bowl in a dish of hot water over the fire. Stir slowly
until mixture begins to thicken; then add beaten whites and stir until
the whole forms a thick cream. Remove from the fire, pour into dishes,
and set aside to cool.