RICH LEMON CURD

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Make and share this Rich Lemon Curd recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2-2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons lemon zest, finely grated
1 pinch salt
6 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in sugar, lemon juice, zest and salt.
  • Whisk in the yolks until smooth.
  • Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it thickens and leaves a path on the back of a wooden spoon when a finger is drawn across it, do not allow the mixture to boil.
  • Immediately pour lemon curd through a strainer into a bowl.
  • Let cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally.
  • Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve (Lemon curd keeps for a month in the refrigerator and for about 3 months in the freezer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1174.5, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 45.4, Cholesterol 1001.8, Sodium 573.4, Carbohydrate 111.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 102.8, Protein 11.9

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