Easy Lemon Curd Filling Recipe

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Easy, step by step guide on how to make the best lemon curd filling at home, using organic egg yolks, lemon and sugar.

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Ingredients

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Heat up about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a double boiler.

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Add the egg yolks and sugar to the top pan of the double boiler and whisk well to combine. Whisk in the lemon juice and place it on top of the steam, making sure the bottom doesn't touch the simmering water below.

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Continue to gently whisk for a few minutes making sure the curd doesn’t stick to the bottom.

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Remove pan from the steam and whisk in the cold butter until melted. Add the lemon zest and stir to combine.

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Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface.

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Easy Lemon Curd Filling Recipe

Easy, step by step guide on how to make the best lemon curd filling at home, using organic egg yolks, lemon and sugar.

Ingredients

egg yolks granulated sugar freshly squeezed lemon juice lemon (zest only) salted butter blackberries

Heat up about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a double boiler.

Instructions:

Add the egg yolks and sugar to the top pan of the double boiler and whisk well to combine. Whisk in the lemon juice and place it on top of the steam, making sure the bottom doesn't touch the simmering water below.

Continue to gently whisk for a few minutes making sure the curd doesn’t stick to the bottom.

Remove pan from the steam and whisk in the cold butter until melted. Add the lemon zest and stir to combine.

Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface.

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