Lemon Curd

The perfect filling for Lemon Bars or serve it chilled on top of your favorite dessert.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt, optional
• 3 Tablespoons lemon zest
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cut into small pats

Directions

1. Place lemon juice, eggs, sugar, salt and zest into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.
3. Reduce speed to Variable 5 and remove the lid plug. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, through the lid plug opening incorporating butter completely between additions.
4. Replace the lid plug and increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds. Pour warm over fresh fruit or chill to allow the curd to set.

Nutrition

.25 cup

• Calories: 160
• Total Fat: 8g
• Total Carbohydrate: 21g
  • Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sodium: 45mg