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Lemon Curd

  • Servings:

    Makes 1 1/2 Cups as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    25 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    0 minutes

Ingredients

8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1 cup juice (about 6 lemons)
3 large eggs
Pinch salt
Lemon Curd

Directions

1. Microwave butter in a large bowl until melted. Let cool for 1 minute, then add remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth. Microwave mixture on high for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring well after each minute. Finished curd will be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour mixture into a fine-mesh strainer set over an airtight container.
2. Once strained, cover surface of curd with plastic wrap and refrigerate until mixture is chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
Store It: In the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 year.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, January - February 2016

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Makes 1 1/2 Cups
Base Nutrients
Calories 80 kcal (4%)
Calories from Fat 41 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 5 g (7%)
Saturated Fat 3 g (13%)
Cholesterol 35 mg (12%)
Sodium 25 mg (1%)
Total Carbohydrates 9 g (3%)
Dietary Fiber 0 g (0%)
Protein 1 g (2%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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