Lemon Curd

From the Kitchen of: Martha Stewart

INGREDIENTS
6 large egg yolks
zest of 2 lemons
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
12 tbsp sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare an ice bath fitted with a medium bowl; set aside. Whisk together yolks, zest, juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Set over medium heat, and stir constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the wooden spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, stirring until incorporated. Pass through a fine mesh sieve into prepared medium bowl. Stirring frequently, let stand until cool. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on surface of curd to prevent skin from forming; wrap tightly. Refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 1 hour. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.