Homemade Lemon Curd

Serves: 8-10 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

PREPARATION:

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and salt until the mixture is light and airy.
2. Stir in the fresh lemon juice until well combined, then add the cubed butter.
3. While continuously whisking, cook the mixture over low heat until the butter is fully melted and bubbles start to form. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 seconds, then remove it from the heat. It should have thickened enough to coat a spoon at this point.
4. Strain the mixture into a medium-sized bowl using a fine mesh strainer, and discard the solids.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container.
6. Store your homemade lemon curd in the fridge for up to one week. Enjoy!