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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 cup 346g Recipe makes 1 cup) |
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| Calories 1141 | ||
| Calories from Fat 576 | (50%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 64.0g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat 35.6g | 178% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 19.9g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 961mg | 320% | |
| Sodium 194mg | 8% | |
| Potassium 201mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 137.8g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% | |
| Sugars 130.0g | ||
| Protein 11.6g | 23% | |
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 1/2 ounces granulated sugar
- 3 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons lemons, zest of, finely grated (optional)
Directions
1
In a non-reactive saucepan, whisk yolk and sugar until well combined.2
Add remaining ingredients except lemon zest.3
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly (Do not whisk), until thickened and you see the first bubble.4
DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.5
Pour through strainer, stir in zest.6
chill in refrigerator with plastic wrap pressed on top of curd to prevent skin forming.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Chef #1098602
On Aug 19, 2009
This is definately over the top. I am using it for the filling of one of the layers of the white sour cream almond wedding cake. It is the best lemon curd recipe online.
From: truckerboo
On Jun 8, 2009
This is really good. I served this with Lemon Poppy Seed Scones #23139 also found on this site. I ate it warm on a warm scone and can't imagine how much better it will be when it has a chance to cool. Thanks for sharing.
From: s'kat
On May 6, 2004
This is an excellent base recipe for fruit curds. The lemon was outstanding, nicely smooth and tart. I also made lime curd: lime juice and zest were used in equal amounts for the lemon; sugar was decreased to 1/2 cup; final temp was 185-degrees. And a blood orange curd: 1 cup of blood orange juice was reduced in the microwave by half; same amount of zest was used; sugar was decreased to 1/2 cup, and final temp again was 185-degrees. I'm hard-pressed to say which I liked the best. Rock on.
From: Jangomango
On Nov 8, 2002
Yes, this is the ultimate lemon curd. Perfect texture, taste and colour. Very easy to make. Excellent directions. The final cooking temp is 190*F if anyone wants to use a thermometer.
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