Classic Lemon Curd

Ingredients

• •2 whole eggs
• •2 whole egg yolks
• •1 cup caster sugar
• •1 tablespoon lemon rind
• •½ cup lemon juice
• •150 g unsalted butter
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Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Place the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.

   3 min

2. 2.

   Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.

   2 min

3. 3.

   Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, 3 pieces at a time, stirring continuously until melted.

   5 min

4. 4.

   Cook, stirring constantly, for a further 4-6 minutes or until the curd has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.

   6 min

5. 5.

   Immediately strain into a heatproof bowl, discarding any solids. Allow to cool slightly and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

   60 min