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Sharp Lemon Curd
Prep. Time:
20 mins
Baking Time:
Total Time:
20 mins
Serves:
Serves 12
Ingredients
5 lemons, zest and juice
6 egg yolks
225 g sugar
50 g cornflour (cornstarch)
90 ml water
150 g European butter, cubed
Instructions
Put the lemon juice and zest into a pan and bring to the boil.
Mix the cornflour (cornstarch) into the water to form a smooth paste. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks then stir in the cornflour mixture.
Pour this into the boiling lemon juice, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and has thickened.
Remove the pan from the heat and beat in the butter a little at a time until smooth and glossy.
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