Dessert: Strawberries with Lemon-Strawberry Sauce

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from "Fresh Ways with Desserts"

A fabulous way to celebrate spring's best strawberries.

    2 eggs
    3/4 c. sugar
    1/4 c. cornstarch
    zest of 2 lemons
    1/2 c. lemon juice
    6 c. strawberries, washed, hulled and halved

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together eggs and sugar.  Add cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 c. water.  Turn heat to medium and whisk continuously until mixture boils.  Continue whisking until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes more.  Set aside.

2. Puree 1 c. strawberries in a food processor.  Mix puree into lemon mixture.

3. Assemble by filling dessert dishes with a 2" layer of sauce and topping with remaining berries.