Serves 4
30 min
Can't Have Enough Lemons
Recipe GLPR40bbbb27a511b7
A bright and zesty lemon curd dessert with a silky, custard-like texture. Fresh lemon juice and zest combine with egg and sugar to create a rich, tangy spread that's perfect on its own or as a topping for cakes, pastries, or cream.
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Ingredients
½ lemon lemon zest
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
5 Tb. granulated sugar
1 large egg
Directions
In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined and the sugar begins to dissolve.
Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon.
Continue stirring over the hot water until the mixture reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer and coats the back of a spoon. This should take 12–15 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the heat and let the lemon curd cool for a few minutes. It will thicken further as it cools. Divide among serving dishes or small jars and serve warm or chilled.
