Description
Indulge in the delightful tang of homemade Easy Lemon Curd, a creamy and zesty treat that brightens any dessert. With its buttery richness and smooth texture, this curd is perfect for spreading on toast, dolloping on scones, or using as a luscious filling in pastries. Made with just four simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to whip up and ideal for elevating your brunches or dessert tables. The vibrant flavor of fresh lemon juice and zest will leave you wanting more. Refrigerate your lemon curd for up to a week, making it a fantastic addition to your meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Set up a double boiler by filling a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs. Add cubed butter.
- Place the bowl over simmering water and whisk continuously for about 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Check consistency; it should coat the back of a spoon at around 170°F.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean glass bowl to remove lumps.
- Cover directly with plastic wrap and let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg