Limoncello Lemon Curd with Mixed Berries

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: New Orleans Jazz Brunch

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 8 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 23 min

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Ingredients

3 to 4 lemons
6 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cold butter, diced
1/4 cup limoncello liqueur, plus additional for sprinkling berries
3 cups assorted berries, washed and patted dry
2 to 4 tablespoons creme fraiche, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Finely grate enough lemon zest to equal 2 teaspoons. Squeeze enough juice to equal 1/2 cup. Strain juice through a fine, wire-meshed strainer. Set aside.

Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to come 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. In a heat-resistant bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Add the reserved zest and juice and whisk to combine.

Set the bowl with the egg mixture over the simmering water and whisk constantly until mixture thickens, 10 to 12 minutes. The mixture will turn a light yellow color and coat the back of a spoon. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk the diced butter into the curd, 1 tablespoon at a time, allowing each piece to incorporate before adding the next. Stir in the limoncello. Strain the curd through a wire-meshed strainer and place in a clean, non-reactive container. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the plastic wrap onto the surface of the lemon curd to keep a skin from forming. Chill completely.

Sprinkle berries with limoncello, to taste, and toss gently. Let stand for a few minutes to macerate. Place 1/2 cup berries into each of 6 martini glasses or other small serving dishes. Top each with 1/3 cup chilled limoncello lemon curd. Garnish each with 1 to 2 teaspoons creme fraiche and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.

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recipe Limoncello Lemon Curd with Mixed Berries
Ken Arlington, TX 02-01-2010
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A Perfect 10!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have this new love/burning desire for anything Limoncello. Lemon curd with limoncello is simply amazing! I used Meyer... Lemons and this was so smooth, nice lemony taste and not too tart. Recommend this for anyone. Why buy curd when it is this easy? And much much better and a fraction of the price!Read more
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Cindy Dublin, OH 01-04-2010
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This lemon curd is WONDERFUL
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This lemon curd is SO good and SO easy! I made it to put on top of an amaretto cheesecake I'd made ... wanted to carry out an... Italian-alcohol-theme! =) It was excellent. I let the cheesecake cool in the pan, cooled the lemon curd and poured it on top of the cake. Then I returned it to the refrigerator for about an hour and had a beautiful dessert!Read more
recipe Limoncello Lemon Curd with Mixed Berries
Angie Houston, TX 07-09-2006
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Delicious and easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I LOVE this wonderful recipe for lemon curd!! (I made it using fresh limes since I didn't have lemons, and omitted the... Lemoncello). I use this in my own recipe for Lemon Bars, topping the hot shortbread crust with the warm lemon curd...and return it to the oven for about 10 min to "set" the lemon curd. The shortbread crust stays feather light and delicate and NEVER gets pasty, like it can if the lemon filling is at room temperature. I love experimenting in the kitchen and I can always count on Emeril to give me a great recipe to start with...then I just use my imagination!! (Also; all that whisking is a GREAT mini-workout!)Read more
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Anonymous 04-17-2006
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WOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Sure, the berries were expensive this time of year, but it was worth it. Had to go to two liquor stores to find the... lemoncello. This was the best Easter dessert!Read more
recipe Limoncello Lemon Curd with Mixed Berries
Anonymous 11-27-2005
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Fantastic recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

You will love this - easy,fresh,light but very satisfying. Great spring or summer treat with fresh berries.