Lemon Curd

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter and sugar with a mixer until its light and creamy (a few minutes).
2. 2
   Add your eggs in one a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. 3
   Add in lemon juice and mix together.
4. 4
   Note: the mixture will look like cottage cheese but will become silky and smooth during cooking.
5. 5
   Transfer the mixture into a heavy-bottomed sauce pan.
6. 6
   Heat the pan over low-medium heat for approximately 10 minutes until the mixture thickens, stirring often.
7. 7
   If the mixture is not thickening, increase your heat slightly and continue to stir.
8. 8
   Transfer the cooled mixture into a mason jar with a lid and refrigerate.