Instructions: Place 6 yolks and 4 whole eggs in a bowl. Add zest and juice of 4 lemons and whisk together. Whisk in 8oz of sugar.

Place in a saucepan on stove and bring to the boil. Add half of the butter and continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken. Add remaining butter and continue whisking on heat for 3 minutes.

Remove and allow to cool, whisking from time to time.

Poached plums: Cut plums in quarters and place in saucepan with very little water and 3oz caster sugar. Simmer gently until soft for 3-4 minutes. Drain off water and let stand.

In a glass dish place plums and cover with warm lemon curd. Cool and place in refrigerator to set. To serve, decorate with a sprig of mint.

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