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Lemon Cheese Custard

This delightful lemon curd, based on a cherished family recipe, can be frozen for versatile use. Enjoy it as a spread on toast or crackers, in cooked tart shells, or even atop your favorite dessert.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
15 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
20 servings

Nutrition

calories143calories
carbohydrates29g
fat7g
protein2g

Ingredients

3 lemons
190 g butter
1¾ cups white sugar
5 beaten eggs

Directions

1

Grate zest from 2 lemons; juice the remaining 3.

2

In a double boiler, melt butter with sugar over low heat. Gradually pour in beaten eggs and lemon juice. Continuously stir in lemon zest until mixture thickens.

3

Remove from heat and let it cool completely.