Lemon Curd

Hello Everyone!  BEST LEMON FLAVORED THING EVER.  Ok, now that I got that out of my system I can tell you that it is true.  If you love lemon, this is definitely for you.  It is like eating sweetened lemon concentrate.  No, definitely better.  I cannot describe to you how good this stuff is.  You had better just make it.  Do not think.  Just do it and let your mind be blown.

Lemon Curd

2 lemons, zested and juiced

1/2 cup sugar

3 eggs, beaten

4 T. butter or coconut oil, cold

Directions

Make sure the lemon zest is extremely fine.  In a small saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, zest, and sugar.  Heat to a simmer, but do not boil.  Remove from heat.

Slowly pour 1/3 cup of hot juice mixture into beaten eggs, whisking quickly.  If you pour the hot juice in too quickly, the eggs will begin to cook, and you will end up with chunky lemon curd! 

After the 1/3 juice has been thoroughly incorporated, whisk the egg mixture back into the pan the same way.  Return pan to medium heat, stirring consistently, and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until curd is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.  Remove from heat.  Stir in butter or coconut oil; cool to room temperature.  

Pour into a container and chill for at least two hours (if you can wait that long!).  Enjoy on toast, cookies, or by the spoonful (my personal technique).