Lemon Curd-Pistachio Sundaes

(30)
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12

Sweet, tart, creamy, and crunchy, this sophisticated sundae is a riot of flavor and texture. Both the lemon curd and the vanilla ice cream showcase the richness of egg yolks.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Curd

  • 5 large egg yolks

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • cup lemon juice (from 3 lemons)

  • 5 teaspoons finely grated zest (from 2 lemons)

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened

For the Pistachios

  • Vegetable-oil cooking spray

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 ½ ounces lightly toasted pistachios (½ cup)

  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

For Serving

Directions

  1. Make the lemon curd: Cook egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice and zest in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until bubbling in center, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and whisk in butter, a few tablespoons at a time.

  2. Immediately pass through a fine sieve into a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of curd to prevent skin from forming. Let cool; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

  3. Make the pistachios: Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Bring sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook until a candy thermometer registers 238 degrees, about 6 minutes. Add nuts and salt, then cook, stirring, until sugar crystallizes, about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour mixture onto baking sheet, and let cool 30 minutes. Roughly chop nuts. Nuts can be stored up to 1 week.

  4. To serve: Scoop ice cream into dishes. Top with curd and whipped cream, then sprinkle with nuts.

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    Jonathan Lovekin
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