Lemon Curd

I’m not sure ‘curd’ is how I’d think of this deliciousness, but boy oh boy is this good. It is tart!!! But it is sweet and absolutely perfect as a topping on cheese blintzes. If you haven’t had cheese blintzes, try them. Trader Joes has them and they’re amazing.

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Serving Size: 2 cups

Chef: thekitchenismyplayground.com

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Lemon Curd

A tart, creamy topping.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 5 lemons)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Instructions

1. Off any heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan; stir with a whisk. Stir in lemon juice and eggs.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.
3. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat. Add butter and lemon rind; stir gently until butter melts.
5. Spoon mixture into a bowl; cool.
6. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight. Lemon curd will thicken as it cools.

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