Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks (discard egg whites)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • pinch sea salt

Instruction

  • Bring 1 -inch of water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and sugar in a large stainless steel bowl, or double boiler.
  • Place over boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally until mixture thicken and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter, whisking until thoroughly melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Pour lemon curd into a sealed container and place in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.