Basic Lemon Curd

==Ingredients==
*5 whole eggs 
*5 egg yolks 
*2 cups sugar
*1 cup fresh lemon juice 
*the zest of 2 lemons
*8 tablespoons sweet butter
==Directions== 
#Combine the eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. 
#Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix. 
#Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water or in the top of a double boiler and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens. This mixture will not curdle, so don't worry about overcooking it a little. 
#Remove the bowl from the boiling water and stir in the butter until melted. 
==Notes==
*Refrigerated, this will keep for up to 3 months. 
*Traditionally served in Britain with crumpets, scones, in tarts and jelly rolls. 
*Yields: 10 servings 
*Recipe in Public Domain
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Lemon Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes
Category:Lemon peel Recipes
Category:Butter Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes