Flo Braker

Lemon Almond Cream

Preparation info
  • Makes

    ¾ cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

By Flo Braker

Published 1984

  • About

This is lemon curd with a subtle almond flavor.

It is the filling for Lemon Parfait Cake.

Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons

Method

Making the Filling

Place the egg yolks in a 1½-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir them only to combine. Add the butter, almond paste, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix until blended; then stir in the water. (If the almond paste is not completely smooth now, it will dissolve while the