| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 1 hr 2 min |
| Prep: | 25 min |
| Inactive: | 2 min |
| Cook: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 3 sheets thawed phyllo dough
- 4 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Lemon curd: Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in a large saucepan.
- In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the eggs and sugar together until very light yellow and fluffy. Whisk in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Rest the mixing bowl in the saucepan, with the bowl’s base above the simmering water (pour out some of the water if necessary). Cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and custardy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the butter. Let cool, cover, and refrigerate until cold. Fold in the whipped cream.
- Phyllo triangles: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place 1 sheet of phyllo on the pan and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons of sugar, then place another sheet of phyllo on top. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with sugar, lay another sheet of phyllo on top, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar.
- With a small sharp knife, cut the stacked phyllo into rows, then cut the rows into triangles, making about 36 triangles. Cover with parchment paper. To keep the phyllo from buckling during baking, place a pan on top of the parchment paper that is slightly smaller to weight it down. Bake until the phyllo is golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool between the pans.
- To assemble the dessert, place a spoonful of the lightened lemon curd on 8 plates or place it in a bowl in the center of a serving platter. Stick 3 to 4 phyllo triangles in the curd decoratively or just place them in a ring around the bowl of lemon curd.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 229 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 80 mg |
| Sodium | 57 mg |
Reviews
simple to make ahead of time. the tart lemon curd is softened by the cream to make the perfect summer dessert. I take it to our “bring chips and dip” Bunco parties and everyone loves it.
I’ve searched forever for a lemon curd that didn’t use 1/4 pound of butter, but still had a fabulous taste. This is it! I was a bit put off at first with the whipping, making for a whipped consistency, obviously, instead of the usual clear curd. My husband loved it that way and and I was easily won over with the taste and the light texture this created. If I want the standard clear curd I’ll omit the whipping stage. DELICIOUS for us lemon lovers.
I’ve used this recipe (minus the whipped cream) for a dozen years. It beats all others for ease and flavor; is so versatile and oh, so good! It’s a “keeper”!
This recipe is perfect! Instead of making the phyllo chips, I buy the small premade phyllo cups, pop them in the oven for 5 minutes with a quick brush of butter and sprinkle of sugar then fill them up with the lemon curd. Delicious!
I made this for a ladies’ brunch. It was the only food they went back for! Really makes a lot to feed a crowd. Will make again