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Lemon Curd

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3   Egg yolks - lightly beaten
6   Sugar substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlGrated lemon rind
1/3 cup 78mlFresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons 90mlUnsalted butter

Recipe Instructions

In saucepot over medium heat combine yolks, sugar substitute, zest, juice and butter.

Stir constantly 5 to 7 minutes until mixture coats the back of the spoon. Remove from heat and strain through a wire mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Place plastic wrap on surface of curd; refrigerate 1 hour or until cool.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Carbohydrates: 2.5 grams

Net Carbs: 2.5 grams

Protein: 1.5 grams

Fat: 14 grams

Calories: 139

Description:

"Lemon curd is a dense, intensely flavored egg yolk custard. It is often mixed with whipped cream and served as a dessert or pie filling."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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