Lemon Curd

Ingredients

1/2 C Lemon juice

6 egg yolks

1 C sugar

4 tsp lemon zest

1/2 C butter at room temp

Procedure

Combine the lemon juice, peel, egg yolks, and sugar in a stainless steel bowl. Place over a water bath and cook until it becomes thick in consistency, stirring while cooking.

When the mixture is done strain it through a fine mesh while it is still hot. Add the butter and lemon zest to the mixture and whisk in until smooth and cramy. Let col slightly. the curd can be stored for up to 1 week in the refrig.