Lemon Curd

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Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons) (do not use the bottled lemon juice)
• 1 tablespoon
• (4 grams) finely shredded lemon zest
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
• 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice until blended in a microwave safe bowl. Cook in microwave 1 minute at a time. Stir well and continue at 1 minute intervals until the mixture becomes thick (like sour cream or a hollandaise sauce) (160 degrees F. This will take approximately 3-4 minutes. Immediately pour through a fine strainer to remove any lumps. Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the lemon zest and let cool. The lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Cover immediately (so a skin doesn’t form) and refrigerate for up to a week.