Lemon curd

Ingredientes

• 4 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• 1 Tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Juice the lemons so you get 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Zest one of the lemons.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice. Whisk over low heat until blended.

3. 3

   Add the butter and lemon zest, still stirring, and cook until thicken enough to coat the spoon, about 10 minutes. You can also use a thermometer and cook until the lemon curd reaches 160 degrees F.

4. 4

   Strain it through a wire mesh to eliminate the lemon zest and any eggy bits.

5. 5

   Pour the lemon curd into a bowl or glass jar and let it cool to room temperature.

6. 6

   Then refrigerate until ready to use.