Here is a simple recipe to make a lemon curd that tastes similar to sorbet:
Ingredients:
- 4 lemons (preferably organic, since you will be using the zest)
- 1 cup of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- a pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Wash the lemons well and scrape the zest from two of them. Make sure you only grate the yellow part, avoiding the white part which can be bitter. Squeeze the juice from all the lemons and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until well combined and the mixture becomes a little lighter.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This may take around 10-15 minutes. Don’t let it boil.
- Once the cream has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the butter, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
- Pass the cream through a fine sieve to remove any bits of lemon zest and obtain a smoother texture.
- Transfer the cream to an airtight jar or container and refrigerate until completely cold, at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy your lemon cream that tastes like sorbet! You can serve it alone or accompanied by cookies, puff pastries or fresh fruits.
I hope this recipe helps you achieve that delicious lemon curd with a touch of sorbet!