lemon curd filling

By harmony_1

Ingredients

• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 c sugar
• 1/2 c lemon juise
• 4 tbsp butter
• zest of 2 lemons

Preparation

Step 1

In a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Whisk together egg yolks, and whole eggs. Add sugar and lemon juice. Set over low heat and cook. Stirring constantly until cur coats back of wooden spoon. 8-10 min. Remove pan from heat an stir to cool slightly. Stir curd through sieve set over sm bowl, add butter a piece at a time stirring until smooth. Stir in lemon zest and let cool.