Chef John's Lighter Lemon Curd

Name: Chef John's Lighter Lemon Curd
Total time: 85
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; ¾ cup white sugar; ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 ½ tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature - cut into 1-tablespoon chunks

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Dessert 1 Hr. 25 Mins.

Ingredients

6 servings

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3 large eggs
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¾ cup white sugar
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⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

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1 ½ tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature - cut into 1-tablespoon chunks

Instructions

Fill a saucepan with water several inches deep and place over medium heat; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Place eggs into a metal mixing bowl; add sugar and lemon juice. Place the bowl over the saucepan with simmering water and whisk continuously until mixture foams and becomes thick, hot, and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; whisk in lemon zest and unsalted butter. Continue whisking until butter melts and incorporates into lemon curd.
Press plastic wrap onto the curd's surface to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 1 hour. Stir before serving.