Lemon Curd

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest + 0.5 tbsp. lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
• A pinch of salt
• 3 large eggs + 3 yolks
• 4 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. In a separate small bowl, whisk together all the eggs and yolks, then stir into the lemon mixture.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens like pudding, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time, until smooth.
3. Strain the cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pushing it through with a silicone spatula. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the cream to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until the curd is completely set, at least 4 hours. Store for up to 5 days.