Lemon Cheese

"This recipe came over with my grandmother from England. It is great as a spread on toast, or use for filling in frozen pre-baked tart shells....top with whipped cream for a quick and easy dessert for unexpected guests."
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine the juice of the two lemons and the sugar.
  • Grate about a tablespoon of lemon rind and add.
  • Bring to a boil in a pot.
  • Beat the 3 eggs til thickened.
  • Pour a small amount of the hot lemon mixture into the eggs, beating continuously.
  • Continue adding the hot lemon mix until it has all been added.
  • Take care to add it slowly so as not to curdle the eggs.
  • Cook on low heat until mixture is thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and add vanilla and butter.
  • Mix.
  • Place in a sterilized jar and refrigerate immediately.

Questions & Replies

  1. How long do you cook it for? About how long? Are there any other details you guys think might help? I don't know if I did it right.
     
  2. How much juice should there be in 2 lemons?
     
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Reviews

  1. I never realised Lemon Cheese was so easy to make and after trying this recipe, I will never buy it again! It is quite zingy which is what I prefer.<br/>This is so scrumptious that I had to stop myself from going to the fridge every 5 minutes to go and try one more teaspoon of it! <br/>Thank you so much for sharing it.
     
  2. this is great.. really nice taste!
     
  3. This tastes just the same as a gourmet lemon curd I buy (or should I say used to buy!) and it's a fraction of the cost. This lemon cheese is very tasty and can be used in many different ways, however I prefer it spread on warm toast. Before putting it into a jar I strained it to make the curd super smooth.
     
  4. Superb recipe - I make it all the time. I do use extra lemons and zest for more of a zing....Enjoy!!!
     
  5. A great tasting spread for toast or just a plain piece of bread. Will definitely try it for tarts as you suggested as well. Thanks for posting this wonderful recipe.
     
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I live in rural central Canada. I love hockey, horses and music. My favorite cookbook is an old handwritten one of my grandmothers.
 
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