Sunday, March 4, 2012

lemon curd sauce on gluten free brownies

moms cake for her birthday (I made it with mom's and Bodhi's assistance and a pre-made mix by Pamela's Baking Company :) mom wanted a lemon curd sauce like her Godmother used to make so I made it. It was tart but good and in combination with brownies it was perfect (but maybe next time more sugar!).

These are fresh farm eggs from the farmers market.
1/3 cup strained, fresh lemon juice
2 tsp fresh lemon zest
5 tbsp sugar
1 large egg, room temperature

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

In a small sauce pan, over medium heat, combine sugar and lemon juice. Add zest and stir until sugar is dissolved completely.In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg. Whisking constantly (or with an electric mixer on low), very slowly stream the hot lemon-sugar syrup into the egg. Beat for 2 minutes (only 1 if you’re using a mixer), then transfer back into the saucepan by pouring the mixture through a sieve.Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the curd just comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Transfer to a small airtight container and store in the fridge.



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