Irish Lemon Curd

Submitted by bakedapple42

"This recipe came from an Irish website. It makes enough for 2 people."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 8 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel

directions

1. Mix all of the ingredients, except the lemon peel, in a saucepan.
2. Stirring well, cook over a very low heat. Do not let the mixture boil
3. or the eggs will curdle and be ruined.
4. Cook until a creamy consistency is reached.
5. Pour into a small dessert bowl and garnish with the lemon peel.
6. Allow to cool and then serve.