Description
Classic lemon curd made with fresh lemons.
Ingredients
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- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Start a small pot of water over medium high heat and when steam forms, place a heatproof bowl over top of it to create a double boiler.
- Combine egg yolks, sugar, zest, juice and salt into the heatproof bowl, whisking constantly for 7 to 10 minutes until it thickens and creates ribbons when the whisk is pulled away from the bowl.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and add in 1 Tbs of butter at a time to the lemon sauce, whisking until it melts, then add an additional tablespoon at a time in the same fashion until all are added.
- If there are any visible lumps in your curd, strain it through a sieve.
- Then, transfer the curd to a container, placing plastic wrap directly on the top surface of the curd so that it prevents a film from forming as the curd chills.
- Chill for at least three hours up to five days, then serve.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: English