Luscious Lemon Fruit Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup cold water
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
• fresh fruit

Directions

1. 1

   In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in water until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

2. 2

   Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in lemon juice and vanilla.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Cover surface of mixture with waxed paper; refrigerate until cooled. Fold in whipped cream. Serve with fresh fruit.