Mini Lemon curd Meringue Pies Crusts 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup ice cold water (I actually put an ice cube in mine) Directions In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumb. Stir in water a little at a time until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Wrap…
My favorite lemon curd, from Allrecipes.com
3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Directions In the top of a double boiler, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon zest. Cook over simmering water for 15 minutes or until thickened. My note: Remove from heat immediately and continue stirring so not to curdle your curd.
The Ultimate Lemon Cupcake! Lemon chiffon cupcake, filled with lemon curd and frosted with lemon cream cheese icing Start with the curd… Lemon curd: (this is a half batch, ask me for larger batch recipe) 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/8 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Directions: In the top of a double boiler or metal bowl over a pot…