The hardest part about this classic lemon meringue pie recipe is waiting for the custard filling to set.
Perfect Lemon Curd
Recipe Summary Perfect Lemon Curd
Wonderfully tart, classic English lemon curd...perfect with scones and tea.
Ingredients | Shirriff Lemon Pie Filling Recipes
¾ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
¾ cup sugar
3 eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
Directions
In a 2 quart saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to hold marks from whisk, and first bubble appears on surface, about 6 minutes.
You can make curd up to one week ahead of use. Cover surface with plastic wrap, and store in refrigerator.
Info | Shirriff Lemon Pie Filling Recipes
prep:
15 mins
cook:
6 mins
total:
21 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 2/3 cups