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Lemon Curd
Chef Heather DiRocco
1 pint curd
5 minutes
15 minutes
American
Dessert
Use this lemon curd as a filling for fruit tarts or layer cakes, spread it on toast or scones, or eat it straight up with a spoon.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
Tools
- 2-Quart Saucepan
- Whisk
Directions
Combine lemon juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon zest in a 2-quart saucepan.
Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles, about 6 minutes.