Recipe: Tangy Lemon Curd ๐
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 ๐
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs ๐ฅ
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter ๐ง
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Finely grate enough zest from lemons to measure 2 teaspoons.
- Squeeze enough juice from lemons to measure 1/2 cup.
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Mixing:
- In a metal bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs.
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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.
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Storage:
- Lemon curd may be kept chilled, with its surface covered with plastic wrap, for up to 3 days.
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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.
