Lemon Curd
Serves: 3
Lacy Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
43
Spice
42
Sweetness
52
Sourness
46
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Grate the zest finely from the lemons, then squeeze and strain 6 ounces of juice
2
Combine the juice, zest, sugar, and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat
3
Whisk the yolks in a bowl until liquid
4
Strain out the zest and beat 1/4 of the boiling liquid into the yolks and return the remaining liquid to a boil over low heat
5
Whisk the yolk mixture into the boiling liquid and continue whisking until it thickens slightly, about 2 minutes
6
Do not allow the lemon curd to boil or it will scramble, although it may come to a slight simmer at the edge of the pan
7
Pour the lemon curd into a clean container, press plastic wrap against the surface and chill