Lemon Curd

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Rich and creamy lemon curd is perfect alongside scones or sugar cookies.

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Directions

1 Whisk eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a double boiler over simmering water until mixed well, then continue to stir until thick, 7 to 10 minutes.
2 Drain through a mesh sieve to get rid of lumps. Fold in butter until well incorporated. Mix in lemon zest. Cover curd and chill in the refrigerator until it has thickened, about 4 hours.