Ingredients
- Makes about 2 cups filling
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Juice and grated lemon peel of 2 lemons
- 1 pkg.(8oz)cream cheese, cut into chunks, softened
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Mayonnaise
- Whole wheat bread rounds
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and lemon peel. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese; beat until smooth. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled.
For sandwiches, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each thinly sliced whole wheat bread round; spread chilled lemon mixture on the mayonnaise-coated bread and top with another bread round.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Appetizers: Food Writers' Favorites
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Lemon Sandwiches