French Macaron with Jolanta – Lemon curd

INGREDIENTS:

3 egg yolks

75 g regular sugar

75 g butter, diced

grated zest and fresh squeezed juice of 2 limes

PREPARATIONS:

• Place all the ingredients in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir with a spoon until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. 

• Continue to cook, stirring from time to time, until the curd has thickened and will coat the back of a spoon – this will take about 15 minutes.

• Strain into a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave to cool. Refrigerate until needed.