Lemon Curd: The Recipe to Make When Life Gives You Lemons! by Donna John

Tart and creamy, this lemon curd is perfect on toast, as a pie filling or as a cheesecake topping (my fave!). You could even dip pound cake squares or fruit in it!

You'll need:

• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 stick butter, cut into pieces

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and can coat the back of a spoon (you could also do this in a double boiler).
3. Strain through a fine strainer into a bowl (this is optional). Cool.
4. When cool, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Variation: Make key lime curd by substituting key lime juice for the lemon juice.