Description
Learn how to make a delicious and tangy Lemon Curd at home with this easy recipe. Perfect as a spread, filling, or topping!
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Curd Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Curd: In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and salt until smooth.
- Cook the Mixture: Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water to create a double boiler. Whisk constantly for 10-12 minutes until thickened.
- Whisk in Butter: Remove from heat and gradually whisk in butter pieces until melted and smooth.
- Strain and Chill: Pour the curd through a sieve into a clean jar. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Lemon curd keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Use as a spread, tart filling, or topping for scones and pancakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 55mg