Zesty Sunshine: Ultimate Lemon Curd Recipe 🍋

Recipe: Tangy Lemon Curd 🍋

Description: This tangy lemon curd recipe is a delightful addition to any dessert spread. Serve it with biscuits, toast, or scones, or get creative and use it as a dip or spread between cake layers. Adapted from Gourmet, 1999.

• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 20
• Yield: 1 2/3 cups

Ingredients:

• 3 lemons 🍋
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter 🧈

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

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   • Finely grate enough zest from lemons to measure 2 teaspoons.
   • Squeeze enough juice from lemons to measure 1/2 cup.

2. Mixing:

   • In a metal bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs.

3. Cooking:

   • Cut butter into 4 pieces and add to the mixture.
   • Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
   • Cook the mixture, whisking occasionally, until thickened and smooth, about 20 minutes.

4. Storage:

   • Lemon curd may be kept chilled, with its surface covered with plastic wrap, for up to 3 days.

5. Serving:

   • Serve lemon curd warm or chilled, as desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 79.4
• Fat: 5.1g
• Saturated Fat: 3.1g
• Cholesterol: 30.8mg
• Sodium: 8mg
• Carbohydrates: 8.3g
• Fiber: 0.2g
• Sugar: 7.7g
• Protein: 0.8g

Recipe Notes:

• This lemon curd is versatile and can be used in various ways, such as a topping, filling, or spread.
• Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference by adding more or less sugar.
• For a smoother texture, strain the lemon curd through a fine mesh sieve after cooking.
• Experiment with different citrus fruits for unique flavor variations, such as lime or orange.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.