Lemon Curd Filling

* Exported from MasterCook *

LEMON CURD FILLING

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lg Eggs
3 Egg yolks
1/2 c Sugar
6 tb Strained lemon juice -- (2
Lemons)
1 tb Finely grated lemon zest
3 oz Unsalted butter -- (6
Tablespoons)
Chilled and cut into 6
Pieces

In a 1 1/2 quart heavybottomed 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 developbody 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).

Recipe By : BAKERS' DOZEN (FLO BRAKER) SHOW #BD1A15

From: Jackie Bordelon <jbord@premier.Ne



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