Lemon Curd


Ingredients
  • 45g butter
  • 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten lightly, strained
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small heatproof bowl
  2. Place bowl over small saucepan of simmering water
  3. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 20 mins or until mixture coats back of spoon
  4. Remove bowl from saucepan immediately
  5. Cover curd with plastic wrap, cool to room temperature