Zesty Lemon Curd

Zesty Lemon Curd

·        2 large lemons

·        100g / 3oz caster sugar (use sweetener)

·        2 large eggs

·        1 egg yolk

·        50g/1.75oz unsalted butter (maybe able to use butter buds)

1.     Finely grate the zest of the lemons into a bowl

2.     Add the juice of the lemons and the sugar and mix together

3.     Add the eggs and egg yolk and whisk until thoroughly combined

4.     Add the butter, cut into small pieces

5.     Heat a large saucepan of water to simmering level and place the bowl over it to heat, stirring the mixture

6.     Continue stirring frequently until the curd thickens for about 10 minutes

7.     Remove from heat and allow to cool

8.     Transfer into a jar and keep in the fridge