Syllabub

This recipe used to be a favourite of mine for inflicting on guests

;-)

It is posted again todayin response to a fervent request.

2 lemons
8 Tbsp white wine
3 oz castor sugar
4 - 6 egg yolks
1/2 pt double cream

Grate lemon rind and put with juice and wine in a bowl and leave overnight

Strain liquid

Whisk cream until stiff, add sugar and rewhisk

Add strained liquid and rewhisk until stiff again