Chef Parth Bajaj Shows How To Make Lemon Curd From Scratch; Recipe Inside

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It's time to ditch the store-bought lemon curd and make the delicious dessert spread at home. Chef Parth Bajaj shared a great recipe for this deliciousness. 

Homemade Lemon Curd

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• 4 egg yolks • 2 whole eggs • Zest of a lemon • 90 ml lemon juice • 90g caster sugar • 50g cold butter

Ingredients

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• Take a lemon and grate its peel gently to get lemon zest. Next, squeeze it. If you are using a desi lemon commonly found in India, dilute its juice with some water. Avoid adding water if you are using an Italian lemon.

Step 1

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• Mix egg yolks, whole eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice (water if needed), and caster sugar in a bowl. 

Step 2

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• Cook for at least 6 minutes or till the consistency thickens. Turn off the gas, add cold butter to the mixture, and combine everything well.

Step 3

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• In the last step, strain the freshly prepared lemon curd to get a smooth texture.

Step 4

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Will you try this recipe to make delectable lemon curd at home?

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