HOMEMADE LEMON CURD
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, approximately 3 lemons plus zest
  • ½ cup of butter (1 stick), cubed
PREPARATION
  1. Set up a double boiler by adding approximately 1 inch of water to a medium saucepan and allowing to come to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  2. In a metal bowl that is large enough to sit on top of your saucepan without touching the water, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Once water has reached a simmer, reduce heat to low and place bowl on top of saucepan. Add lemon juice and zest and whisk continuously until mixture thickens, approximately 8 minutes. Mixture should coat the back of a spoon and leave a clear path when you run your finger through the middle of it.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, one cube at a time until smooth and glossy.
  5. Transfer curd to a jar or other sealable container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Recipe by Bake Love Give at http://bakelovegive.com/homemade-lemon-curd/