Lemon Curd

Homemade lemon curd is a delicious topping with an amazing blend of sweet and tart.

📝 Ingredients

• 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)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Juice the lemons so you get 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Zest one of the lemons.
2. 2In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice. Whisk over low heat until blended.
3. 3Add 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. 4Strain it through a wire mesh to eliminate the lemon zest and any eggy bits.
5. 5Pour the lemon curd into a bowl or glass jar and let it cool to room temperature.
6. 6Then refrigerate until ready to use.