Lemon Curd

Directions

1. 1
   Finely grate enough zest from lemons to measure 2 teaspoons and squeeze enough juice to measure 1/2 cup.
2. 2
   In a metal bowl whisk together zest, juice, sugar, and eggs.
3. 3
   Cut butter into 4 pieces and add to mixture.
4. 4
   Set bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and cook mixture, whisking occasionally, until thickened and smooth, about 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Lemon curd may be kept, chilled and its surface covered with plastic wrap, 3 days.
6. 6
   Serve lemon curd warm or chilled.