Easy Lemon Curd

By pksites

Pampered Chef

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

In Small (2-qt.) Saucepan, bring 1 inch of water (2 1/2 cups) to a simmer over medium-low heat. In Double Boiler, whisk eggs, sugar and lemon juice using Stainless Steel Whisk. Set double boiler over simmering water in saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, 6-8 minutes or until mixture thickens and registers 160°F using instant-read thermometer.

Remove double boiler from heat. Add butter and lemon zest; whisk until melted and smooth. Refrigerate lemon curd 2 hours or until set. Serve with pound cake, angel food cake, fresh berries, scones or biscuits.

Yield: 2 cups