A deliciously silkiest lemon curd made with egg yolks, granulated sugar, lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and unsalted butter. Perfect for cakes and pastries.
1: Begin by gathering all your ingredients and placing them on a flat surface near the stovetop.
2: In a heavy saucepan, combine the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and well blended.
3: Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and whisk to combine.
4: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, whisking constantly. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to simmer and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually add the butter cubes, whisking continuously until each cube is fully melted and incorporated into the curd.
6: Continue whisking the curd for another minute to ensure a smooth texture. Then, pour the lemon curd into a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until it is completely cooled.
