Lemon curd

Ingredientes

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice ( about 2 large lemons)
• 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp (10 g) lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
• 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut in cubes

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- For the Lemon Curd ---

2. 2

   To make the lemon curd, add the lemon juice, large egg yolks, granulated white sugar, salt and lemon zest to a medium saucepan or pot. Whisk everything together.

3. 3

   Heat the lemon mixture over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, whisking frequently, until thick. It should coat the back of a spoon once thick enough.

4. 4

   Remove it from the heat and slowly whisk in the cold, cubbed butter.

5. 5

   Once all of the butter is melted in, transfer the curd to a heatproof, small bowl. Place plastic wrap on top of the curd, so it doesn't form a skin, and allow it to cool completely in the fridge.

6. 6

   Store leftovers in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.