ZESTY LEMON CURD RECIPE PHOTO BY TASTE OF HOME ZESTY LEMON CURD RECIPE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended. Add butter; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon and thermometer reads at least 170°. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately. Transfer to a small bowl; cool. Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd. Refrigerate until cold. Spread on muffins or rolls, or serve over waffles or ice cream. Yield: 3 cups.