Lemon Curd

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1½ sticks (6 oz.) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1" pieces

Steps

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium pot, then reduce the heat to medium-high. Whisk lemon juice, sugar and eggs in a medium heatproof bowl. Set over the simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5–6 minutes. Take off the heat and transfer to a blender. With it running, slowly add butter 1 piece at a time and blend until completely incorporated.
2. Put lemon curd in a small bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto its surface. Chill at least 3 hours before serving. It can be made 3 days ahead and kept chilled.