Zesty Lemon Curd

 

Ingredients

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest until blended. 

Add butter; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon and thermometer reads at least 170°. 

Do not allow to boil. 

Remove from heat immediately. Transfer to a small bowl; cool. 

Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd. Refrigerate until cold.

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