Tyler Malek is known for his creative ice cream toppings like this one—silky lemon curd with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. The lemon curd makes plenty, so you’ll have enough for topping pancakes and toast; for serving over berries with a dollop of whipped cream; spooning into a tart shell; eating as pudding; and of course, enjoying right from a spoon.
In a medium saucepan, combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, the corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches a boil, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl with a mixer, beat eggs, egg yolk, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until slightly frothy. Beating on low speed, slowly drizzle warm lemon syrup over egg mixture until well blended. Transfer mixture back to saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until curd thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon in a thin, even layer (nappe), 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Drizzle lemon curd over ice cream and sprinkle with mint and chives.
Make ahead: The lemon curd, chilled airtight up to 2 weeks.
12 servings
1/4 cup
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.