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Meyer Lemon Curd
Creamy, sweet, and tangy curd made with fresh Meyer lemons.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 Cup Meyer lemon juice ((120ml))
- 2 teaspoons Meyer lemons zest
- 1 Large Egg at room temperature
- 3 Large Egg yolks at room temperature
- 1/2 Cup Sugar ((100g))
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted butter, soft and cut into 1/4-inch pieces ((113g))
Instructions
- 1
Mix the juice, zest, sugar, egg, and egg yolk in a medium bowl until smooth.
- 2
Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat.
- 3
Use a wooden spoon to constantly stir until the mixture has thickened and coats the back of the spoon.
- 4
Remove from the heat and run the curd through a sieve over a clean bowl.
- 5
Add the butter pieces and gently stir until completely melted.
- 6
Cool at room temperature for about one hour, then refrigerate for up to five days.