Lemon Curd - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 pinch salt
125 g unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
4 lemons, zest of
1/2 cup lemon juice, strained

Preparation

Beat the eggs with a pinch salt until smooth.
Strain.
Place the eggs, melted butter, sugar, lemon rind and juice into the top of a double saucepan.
Cook over simmering water for about 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
Alternatively cook in the microwave on medium high for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the mixture curdling.