Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: zest lemons into a small bowl and set aside. juice lemons into a separate bowl and set aside. whisk sugar and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. add half-and-half and whisk until fully combined. add egg yolks and lemon zest and whisk thoroughly. cook on medium heat, stirring frequently with a large spoon. continue stirring until liquid thickly coats the back of the spoon. remove from heat. stir in lemon juice and butter until blended. pour through strainer into a container. refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set.

Target recipe: on med-hi heat, bring sugar and water to a boil. mix cornstarch, lemon juice and lemon extract. stir into boiling mixture. beat the egg yolks and stir about 1/4 cup of the hot mixture into them. quickly stir this into the hot mix. spoon into dessert cups. chill. if you prefer you can put the mix into a baked pie shell, and cover with meringue.