Lemon Curd with Berries

By

David Bonom, Cooking Light

MAY 2012

  • 8

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries
  • 8 teaspoons graham cracker crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Heat to 180° or until thick (about 6 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk; remove from heat. Add butter and rind, stirring until butter melts. Place curd in a medium bowl. Cover surface of curd with plastic wrap, and chill completely. Spoon 2 tablespoons curd into each of 8 small cups. Top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons blueberries and 1 1/2 tablespoons raspberries. Repeat layers of curd and berries. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon crumbs.