Lemon Curd or Lemon Cheese

Ingredients:

- 1 cup sugar
- 2 lemons
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp butter

Preparation:

1) Grate the lemon rind from both lemons into a saucepan along with the juice from both lemons and the sugar
2) Bring to the boil
3) In a separate bowl, beat the 3 eggs until thickened
4) VERY gradually add the lemon mixture to the eggs whilst beating vigorously (Take care to add it very slowly so as not to curdle the eggs)
5) Return mixture to the saucepan on a low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens.
6) Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and the butter, Mix.
7) Place in a clean jar, immediately in the refrigerator.

Enjoy on toast, scones, crumpets.......or just a teaspoon!!!!!