Lemon curd is a sweet and tangy spread that is made with only five ingredients and a bold burst of lemon flavor. It's the perfect addition to any dessert.
Combine 75 grams of the butter, 64 grams of the sugar, the lemon zest and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
In a bowl combine egg yolks with the remaining sugar. Temper by slowly adding about ⅓ of the lemon juice mixture. Stirring constantly with a whisk. Return the tempered egg mixture back to the saucepan.
Stir in the remaining butter until the butter melts.Strain the curd through a fine-mesh strainer. Cover with plastic wrap placed directly on the surface of the curd.
The best lemon curd is the one you make yourself. It's sweet and tart all at the same time. I love it on toast, scones, pancakes, quick breads, ice cream or many of my other favorite desserts.