Lemon Curd

By á-2473

Martha's

Ingredients

• * 3 large egg yolks, strained
• * Zest of 1/2 lemon
• * 1/4 cup lemon juice
• * 6 tablespoons sugar
• * 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
• Read more at Marthastewart.com: Lemon Curd - Martha Stewart Recipes

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Whisk to combine. Set over medium heat, and stir constantly with a wooden spoon, making sure to stir sides and bottom of pan. Cook until mixture is thick enough to coat back of wooden spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Remove saucepan from heat. Add butter, one piece at a time, stirring with the wooden spoon until consistency is smooth.
3. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the curd to avoid a skin from forming; wrap tightly. Let cool; refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 1 hour. Store refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.