Meyer Lemon Cream with Graham Crackers and Sea Salt

By LRay

Bon Appetit, February 2014, page 41.

Nutritional Information

Calories (kcal) 520 Fat (g) 42 Saturated Fat (g) 25 Cholesterol (mg) 300 Carbohydrates (g) 35 Dietary Fiber (g) 0 Total Sugars (g) 26 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 350

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated Meyer or regular lemon zest
• 1/2 cup fresh Meyer or regular lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
• 6 graham crackers, crumbled
• Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 140mins
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (mixture should coat a spoon), 8–10 minutes.

Transfer mixture to a blender and blend on low speed, gradually adding butter, until mixture is smooth (you’re not trying to aerate the mixture, so keep blender on low speed). Transfer lemon curd to a medium bowl, cover, and chill at least 2 hours.

Just before serving, whisk cream into lemon curd. Layer lemon cream and graham crackers in small glasses or bowls, finishing with graham crackers. Top with lemon zest and sea salt.

DO AHEAD: Lemon curd can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.