Fresh Lemon Curd For Vitamix Recipe 45

FRESH LEMON CURD (FOR VITAMIX) RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1.Place the eggs, lemon juice, zest, sugar and salt into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 2.Select Variable 1. 3.Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10 and then to High. 4.Blend for 5 or 6 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid. 5.Select Variable 1 and remove lid plug. Slowly increase speed to Variable 3. 6.Add butter one piece at a time until incorporated. Replace lid plug and blend an additional 30 seconds. 7.Allow to cool slightly in a large bowl (about 20 to 30 minutes) before serving. 8.Lemon Curd may also be chilled, u ncovered and served cold.

LEMON CURD

Steps:

• Using a carrot peeler, remove the zest of 3 lemons, being careful to avoid the white pith. Put the zest in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the sugar and pulse until the zest is very finely minced into the sugar.
• Cream the butter and beat in the sugar and lemon mixture. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and then add the lemon juice and salt. Mix until combined.
• Pour the mixture into a 2 quart saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened (about 10 minutes), stirring constantly. The lemon curd will thicken at about 170 degrees F, or just below simmer. Remove from the heat and cool or refrigerate.

LEMON CURD RECIPE FROM VITAMIX CREATE COOKBOOK RECIPE - (3.5/5)

Steps:

• Directions: 1. Put all ingredients EXCEPT the butter into the Vitamix. Start at Variable 1 and gradually increase to Variable 10. Blend for 5 minutes. 2. Reduce to Variable 3, remove the lid plug and add the pieces of butter through the lid. Blend for 30 more seconds. 3. Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate. The lemon curd will thicken as it cools.

LEMON CURD

Steps:

• Whisk eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a double boiler over simmering water until mixed well, then continue to stir until thick, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Drain through a mesh sieve to get rid of lumps. Fold in butter until well incorporated. Mix in lemon zest. Cover curd and chill in the refrigerator until it has thickened, about 4 hours.

PERFECT LEMON CURD

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to hold marks from whisk, and first bubble appears on surface, about 6 minutes.