Lemon Kisses & Homemade Lemon Curd

It's about time, and finally I'm back with a new blogpost! I couldnt think of what my next recipe was going to be, so i was inspired by the Lemon tree in my parents garden, they have so much lemons left over, why not try lemon Curd. This is the first recipe involving lemon curd, and there is more to come... since I've got leftovers

 

LEMON CURD

3 large eggs


3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar


1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons) (do not use the bottled lemon juice)


4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature


1 tablespoon (4 grams) finely shredded lemon zest



In a stainless steel bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice until blended. Cook, stirring constantly (to prevent it from curdling), until the mixture becomes thick (like sour cream or a hollandaise sauce) (160 degrees F or 71 degrees C). This will take approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately pour through a fine strainer to remove any lumps. Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the lemon zest and let cool. The lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Cover immediately (so a skin doesn't form) and refrigerate for up to a week.

Makes 1 1/2 cups (360 ml).



Note: If you want a lighter lemon curd whip 1/2 cup (120 ml) of heavy whipping cream and fold into the lemon curd.

The cookies recipe is here