Lemon Curd

By mariannefeldman

from cooks country lemon icebox cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

. MAKE CURD While crust is cooling, whisk egg, egg yolk, sugar, and salt together in small saucepan. Add lemon juice and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and puddinglike, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and cream. Press through fine-mesh strainer into small bowl and refrigerate until needed.