Lemon Curd
8 servings10 min prep12 min cookMedium
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The Tale of Lemon Curd
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Lemon curd originated in 19th-century England, originally served as a spread for scones and tea sandwiches rather than as a dessert sauce. Its preparation, cooking egg yolks, sugar, butter, and lemon juice together, reflects British Victorian-era tea culture.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- 1Whisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest together in a saucepan.
- 2Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3Remove from heat and whisk in cold butter a few pieces at a time.
- 4Strain and chill before serving.
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