Lemon Curd

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 125 g unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 lemons, zest of
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, strained

Directions

1. 1

   Beat the eggs with a pinch salt until smooth.

2. 2

   Strain.

3. 3

   Place the eggs, melted butter, sugar, lemon rind and juice into the top of a double saucepan.

4. 4

   Cook over simmering water for about 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.

5. 5

   Alternatively cook in the microwave on medium high for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the mixture curdling.