Easy Lemon Curd

By Mague

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 6 tbsp butter, cut into 1/2 in slices
• 1 tbsp lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 3 qt Saucepan bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a simmer over medium-low heat. In Double Boiler, whisk eggs, sugar and lemon juice using whisk. Set Double Boiler over simmering water in Saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, 6-8 minutes or until mixture thickens and registers 160 degrees F (71 C) using digital packet thermometer.

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