1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. butter
Grated rind and juice of 2 lemons
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Melt butter in double boiler, add remaining ingredients, stir gently with whisk until blended. Cook, stirring frequently, over simmering water until it thickens. Cool, serve with pound cake. Can be served at room temperature or chilled.