Lemon Curd

  • Number of Servings: 15
Ingredients
2/3 C sugar3/4 tsp cornstarch1/3 C lemon juice5 egg yolks1/4 C butter2 tsp. grated lemon peel
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir a small amout into egg yolks. Return all to the pan; bring to a gentle boil, stiring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until mixture reaches 160 degrees and coats the back of a metal spoon.
Remove from heat; gently stir in butter and lemon peel until well blended. Pour into a bowl; cover serface w/ plastic wrap. Cover and refigerate until serving.
Serves 15--1 Tbs. equals one serving

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARATHONMAMA3.

Servings Per Recipe: 15
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 82.6
  • Total Fat: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 77.5 mg
  • Sodium: 3.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

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