Fresh Lemon Curd

A classic double-boiler lemon curd made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks, cooked until thick and silky.

OtherVegetarianEasy15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 16 lemons)
  • 0.8 cup sugar
  • 8 whole egg yolks

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a double boiler over medium heat, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks.

  2. 2

    Cook the sauce until thick, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Remove from the heat and cool before using.

Tags

lemonemerildessertamericansaucecurdother