Lemon Curd
It’s winter in California which also means it’s citrus season! I guess that’s why January is National Citrus month. I love the lemons from friends and the oranges from my mom. What they all have in common is exceptional flavor.
Lemon is something I enjoy from time to time. I’m more of a chocolate person, chocolate anything really. But lemon is not something I typically gravitate towards. Over the years on our afternoon tea outings (http://kellyscravings.com/category/afternoon-tea/) I have come to enjoy lemon curd with my scones. My friend Raschel buys Trader Joes lemon curd in bulk. Several years ago I decided to make my own. I have tried a few recipes but have landed on the perfect one and it happens to be super easy…I love when that happens!
This recipe is made in a Vitamix blender and turns out so airy and so creamy that I will literally eat it by the spoonful. Now I love having it on hand. Not only will I put it on scones, I will toss it with fresh berries for an extra added flavor.
Lemon Curd
½ cup (120 ml) lemon juice
5 large eggs
1½ cup (335 g) granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
Zest of 3 lemons
½ cup (110 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Place lemon juice, eggs, sugar, salt and zest into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. Blend for 5 minutes. Reduce speed to Variable 5 and remove the lid plug. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, through the lid plug opening incorporating butter completely between additions. Replace the lid plug and increase speed to Variable 10. Blend for 30 seconds. Chill before serving or allow to cool slightly and serve at room temperature.
Recipe from: Vitamix