Lemon Curd with Poppy Seeds

By Alqualonde

Good old lemon, with poppy seeds stirred in for crunch. Savor them poured into a tart crust, slathered onto buttered toast or scones, or spooned over fresh fruit.

Ingredients

• Makes about 1 1/2 cups
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (from about 2 1/2 lemons)
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 whole eggs
• Pinch salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped into pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Details

Adapted from gilttaste.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a double boiler or a stainless steel medium bowl set on top of a medium heavy-bottomed pot with 2 inches of simmering water, combine the lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, eggs, and salt. Stir constantly, with a whisk, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides, while the liquid thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 12 to 14 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until dissolved. Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve. Whisk in lemon zest. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of curd and chill completely. Stir in the poppy seeds when cold.