LEMON CURD

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Rich and creamy lemon curd is perfect alongside scones or sugar cookies.

Provided by Charlene Liang

Categories     Desserts     Fillings     Fruit Fillings

Time 4h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup lemon juice
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a double boiler over simmering water until mixed well, then continue to stir until thick, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain through a mesh sieve to get rid of lumps. Fold in butter until well incorporated. Mix in lemon zest. Cover curd and chill in the refrigerator until it has thickened, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 21.7 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

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