Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd Recipe Try this for a different topping for waffles.


From EatingWell:  March 1998

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice, juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

  1. Whisk together egg, egg whites, sugar, lemon zest and juice in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Add butter and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not let sauce come to a simmer. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly; serve warm.

Tips & Notes
  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Per tablespoon:

39 calories; 1 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 11 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 8 mg sodium; 16 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate