Lemon Curd

This is a versatile condiment. You can use lemon curd to spruce up many baked goods!

Lemon Curd

Recipe from Joys of Baking  

3 eggs

3/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh

4 tablespoons butter, room temperature

1 tablespoon lemon zest

• In a stainless steel bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice until blended. 
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and around 160 degrees F. This will take approximately 10 minutes. 
• Remove from heat and immediately pour through a fine strainer to remove any lumps. Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the mixture until the butter has melted. 
• Add the lemon zest and let cool. The lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools.

Ashley