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Lemon Curd

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This International dessert features Eggs, Yolks, Sugar, Fresh lemon juice, Lemons. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 3933.3
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Eggs, Yolks, Sugar, Fresh lemon juice, Lemons. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 5 Whole Eggs
  • 5 Egg Yolks
  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Lemons, grated zest only
  • 8 tablespoon Sweet butter
Directions
  1. 1
    COMBINE THE EGGS, EGG YOLKS and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  2. 2
    Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix.
  3. 3
    Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water or in the top of a double boiler and
  4. 4
    stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens.
  5. 5
    This mixture will not curdle, so don't worry about overcooking it a little.
  6. 6
    Remove the bowl from the boiling water and stir in the butter until melted.
  7. 7
    Refrigerated, this will keep for up to 3 months.
  8. 8
    TO MAKE A LEMON CUSTARD PIE: Preheat oven to 375F (191&# 194;°C).
  9. 9
    Fill a 9-inch pie shell and bake for 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3933.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 180.2g278%
Saturated Fat 86.2g432%
Cholesterol 3055.5mg1019%
Sodium 1708.8mg72%
Total Carbohydrate 505.2g169%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 493.4g
Protein 99.5g199%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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