*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Lemon Curd Filling

Recipe By     : Bakers' Dozen (Flo Braker) Show #BD1A15
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Frosting

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      lg            Eggs
   3                    Egg yolks
     1/2  c             Sugar
   6      tb            Lemon juice (2) -- strained
   1      tb            Lemon zest -- finely grated
   6      tb            Unsalted butter (3 oz) --
                        - chilled, cut into 6 pieces

In a 1-1/2 qt heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk briefly to combine the
eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add the pieces
of butter, and place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring
constantly over the entire bottom. Cook the mixture without boiling
until it begins to develop body and thicken. Remove from heat and
pour through a stainless steel sieve into a bowl. Cover the surface
with plastic wrap, poke a few small slits in the plastic with the tip
of a paring blade allowing steam to escape while cooling.
Refrigerate. Curd will thicken.


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