Nick Malgieri

Lemon Curd

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    1 cup

    filling
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Nick Malgieri

Published 2000

  • About

This tangy cream is essential for French Coconut Macaroons and may also be used for Shortbread Gems. But you can experiment and use it as a filling to sandwich any delicate rolled or drop cookies.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup lemon juice, strained
  • 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, cut i

Method

  1. In a small heavy enamel saucepan, combine the lemon juice, butter, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, then whisk in about ⅓ cup of the hot lemon mixture. Return the remaining lemon mixture to a si