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Lemon Curd
A tangy dessert topping that's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Rachel
Ingredients
75
g
sugar
50
g
egg
(whole)
56
g
butter
cut into smaller pieces
2
g
lemon zest
46
g
lemon juice
fresh
Metric
-
US Customary
Instructions
Break egg in pan, whisk well
Add remaining ingredients, place pan over medium heat
Whisk continuously, bringing to a boil
Continue whisking while gently boiling for 10-12 minutes
Remove from heat and pour into fine mesh sieve
Cool strained curd to room temperature, then cover and store in refrigerator.
Notes
Curd can be frozen for up to a year. To thaw, place in refrigerator for 24 hours.