Description
Because the curd is strained there is no need to temper the eggs; a step that some people find intimidating.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 whole eggs
- 3 egg yolks
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and white sugar, stirring until the sugar melts.
- Combine the eggs and yolks and slowly drizzle them into the lemon mixture stirring continuously.
- Cook the mixture until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain the mixture through a fine meshed sieve.
- Place a layer of food wrap directly onto the surface of the curd and allow to cool.
Notes
The curd will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts. Recipes