Lemon Curd

By á-5552

Ingredients

• 3 extra-large or 4 regular egg yolks, strained through a sieve
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Over medium heat whisk to combine yolks, zest, lemon juice and sugar in a 1 quart saucepan.

Cook for approximately 8 minutes until the mixture thickens and looks smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and add butter, one piece at a time with a wooden spoon until it is fully incorporated. Pour mixture into a bowl and put plastic directly on top of mixture.

Let cool on counter then refrigerate

Yield: 2 cups

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