Homemade Lemon Curd

By pknaub

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (usually requires 1-2 lemons)
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 Tablespoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler (or in a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water). Heat, while stirring (almost) constantly with a whisk, until mixture thickens. It is done when it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, cover and refrigerate until cool. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.