Lemon Curd

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
• 4 large eggs
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 3 lemons)
• 6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 1/2 sticks)

Recipe

• 1 set up a fine mesh strainer over a medium heatproof bowl next to the stove.
• 2 in a heavy, medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, eggs, egg yolks, and lemon zest.
• 3 add the butter and cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
• 4 lower heat and simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens and registers 160 degrees f on an instant read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
• 5 strain mixture into previously set up strainer and bowl; cover with plastic wrap directly on the lemon curd's surface and allow to cool to room temperature.
• 6 transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one month.