Fruit Curd

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   Whisk together the juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a 2-quart heavy saucepan.

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   Stir in the butter and cook over moderately-low heat, whisking frequently, until the curd is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 6 minutes.

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   Strain the curd through a mesh strainer or sieve to remove any cooked egg bits.

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   Transfer the curd to a bowl, cover its surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and chill at least 1 hour, until cold.

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   Cook's Note: Try making curd with any citrus fruit, like limes, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, etc.

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   You can also make curd with purees of berries such as raspberries or blackberries.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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