Low Fat Lemon Curd

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Low Fat Lemon Curd

Ingredients:

1/3 c fresh lemon juice
2 t fresh lemon zest
5 T sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 t vanilla extract

Preparation:

Prepare lemon curd by combining sugar, zest and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved completely. In a medium bowl, beat egg and slowly add lemon mixture in a slow stream over egg, whisking as you go. Whisk for 2 minutes and then strain mixture back into saucepan. Bring to a simmering boil, whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool.