Lemon Curd Recipe

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A sweet but tangy treat from ireland Lemon Curd picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min

Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexAverageServings2

CuisineAmericanCourseDessert

TasteSweetFeelCreamy

MethodSlow CookedDishPudding

Interest GroupParty

Ingredients

	Unsalted butter	8 Tablespoon
	White sugar	1 Cup (16 tbs)
	Fresh lemon juice	1 Cup (16 tbs)
	Egg yolks	8 Large
	Lemon peel	2 Tablespoon, grated

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1045 Calories from Fat 571

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 65 g99.4%

Saturated Fat 36.6 g182.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 869.4 mg289.8%

Sodium 37.5 mg1.6%

Total Carbohydrates 115 g38.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.3%

Sugars 103.8 g

Protein 11 g21.4%

Vitamin A 47.9% Vitamin C 125.8%

Calcium 12.1% Iron 10.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Mix all of the ingredients together in a sauce, except for the lemon peel
continuously stirring cook over a low low heat (Do Not Let The Mixture Boil)
(if the mixture boils the eggs will curdle and ruin the dish)
cook until you have reached a creamy consistancy
pour into a small desert bowl and garnish with the freshly grated lemon peel
allow to cool and serve

Comments

Comments: 3 | Add a Comment

ChefJobediah says :

This is an Excellent recipe and soooo easy to make! thanks so much!

Posted on: 15 March 2010 - 5:30pm

rcsbriskethouse says :

Thanks chef, it's a great dish for when your in a pinch. I like simple and quick dishes perfect for the fast paced lifestyles we have today RC's Brisket house and catering RC's Keepin it real

Posted on: 14 November 2007 - 9:17am