Description
Learn how to make a delicious and tangy lemon curd at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for spreading on scones, filling cakes, or adding a zesty touch to your desserts.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Curd: In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, whisk again.
- Cook the Mixture: Place the bowl over simmering water, cook and whisk constantly until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Finish the Curd: Remove from heat, whisk in butter pieces until melted. Strain through sieve and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in a jar.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Use as a spread, filling, topping, or swirl in desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
