Description
A smooth, tangy, and sweet lemon spread perfect for scones, toast, or as a dessert filling.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and add butter cubes. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the mixture thickens (about 10-15 minutes). Do not boil.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or zest if desired.
- Pour the lemon curd into a jar or container, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.