LEMON CURD FILLING

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The ultimate lemon curd. Recipe can be increased as much as you like. Serve with scones, biscuits, toast etc. Can be used as a tart filling, cake filling and as an ingredient in lemon buttercream

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large egg yolks
4 1/2 ounces granulated sugar
3 ounces fresh lemon juice
2 ounces unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons lemons, zest of, finely grated (optional)

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive saucepan, whisk yolk and sugar until well combined.
  • Add remaining ingredients except lemon zest.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly (Do not whisk), until thickened and you see the first bubble.
  • DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
  • Pour through strainer, stir in zest.
  • chill in refrigerator with plastic wrap pressed on top of curd to prevent skin forming.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1139, Fat 64.3, SaturatedFat 35.7, Cholesterol 859.7, Sodium 196.1, Carbohydrate 136.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 130, Protein 11.6

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