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March 17, 2021 By Brandy 27 Comments

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Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe (Video)

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Lemon curd might sound fancy, but it’s actually SUPER easy to make. Try our homemade lemon curd recipe, it’s delicious!  You’ll find yourself finding more and more ways to enjoy this yummy treat! This post was originally shared in 2012 and now includes a step by step video!
Try our lemon curd cheesecakes, lemon curd hand pies, lemon raspberry turnovers and thumbprint lemon cookies!
lemon curd in a jar

Watch our step by step video!

open jar of lemon curd

What is lemon curd?

Lemon curd is a very rich dessert that can be used as a topping or spread. It has the consistency of pudding and has a deep yellow color that you would assume would be from the lemons, but is actually from the egg yolks! Lemon curd is simmered over the stove then chilled. Store bought lemon curd is delicious, but homemade is even better and EASY to make.

sugar, eggs, lemons and butter

Homeamde Lemon Curd Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (zest from 1 lemon)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 5 Tbsp butter

Directions

  1. Whisk sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and egg yolks in a sauce pan and heat on medium heat until thickened (should look like a hollandaise sauce) and the mixture sticks to the back of a spoon (6-8 minutes). Mixture should be heated enough to simmer while cooking.
  2. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, one tablespoon at a time and stir until smooth and melted.
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap AGAINST the curd to prevent the top from drying out. Refrigerate for an hour to allow the curd to chill and thicken.

How To Store Lemon Curd

My recipe makes 1 cup of curd. I usually double the recipe and store the leftovers in the refrigerator. You can also freeze containers of lemon curd up to 6 months or can jars of curd for a longer shelf life!

 

(Lemon curd hand pie recipe HERE)

Ways To USe Lemon Curd

  • Spread over shortbread cookies or warm bread
  • Served with vanilla ice cream
  • Use as a filling for turnovers, hand pies, macarons, scones, or cupcakes
  • On waffles, pancakes, German pancakes or popovers
  • As a filling between cake layers

Here are 23 more ways!

Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

lemon curd in jar

Homemade Lemon Curd

Lemon curd might sound fancy, but it actually SUPER easy to make. Try our homemade lemon curd recipe, it's delicious!  You'll find yourself finding more and more ways to enjoy this yummy treat!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
chill: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 16 (Tablespoons)
Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 5 Tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Whisk sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and egg yolks in a sauce pan and heat on medium heat until thickened (should look like a hollandaise sauce) and the mixture sticks to the back of a spoon (6-8 minutes). Mixture should be heated enough to simmer while cooking.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in butter, one tablespoon at a time and stir until smooth and melted.
  • Transfer mixture to a bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap AGAINST the curd to prevent the top from drying out. Refrigerate for an hour to allow the curd to chill and thicken.

Notes

My recipe makes 1 cup of curd. I usually double the recipe and store the leftovers in the refrigerator. You can also freeze containers of lemon curd up to 6 months or can jars of curd for a longer shelf life!

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal

dessert stand with lemon cupcakes and mini raspberry cheesecakes

Years ago I hosted a baby shower with a raspberry lemon theme. The momma-to-be loved the flavor of lemons as much as I did, so everything was lemon raspberry themed and it was gorgeous! I made lemon cupcakes, filled with lemon curd and garnished with fresh raspberries and lemon slices. I also made mini raspberry cheesecakes. We had lemon drop candies on the table and bright yellow flowers. This is where my obsession with lemon curd began. I’ve been making it ever since!

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  1. Deanne says

    May 7, 2012 at 8:08 am

    yum, its lemon season here in oz, so I will be making some lemony treats!

    Reply
  2. Rose says

    May 7, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    These looks SO yummy!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    May 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    I saw these on fb…they look beautiful and yummo!

    Reply
  4. SayNotSweetAnne says

    May 7, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    You are SO not pathetic for setting up your desserts! Firstly, they look *amazing* and I am a HUGE fan on lemon anything so I’m sure they taste as good as they look. You can come set up desserts at my house any day =OP if you have the time, I’d love for you to share on Sweet Sharing Monday! http://saynotsweetanne.com/2012/sweet-sharing-monday-4/

    Reply
  5. mellywoods5 says

    May 7, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Lemon curd looks amazing and I have about 10 ripe lemons on the tree so far – YUM!

    Reply
  6. Printabelle says

    May 17, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Those look delicious and gorgeous! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3717 Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Sue says

    May 26, 2012 at 4:26 am

    It all looks delicious, and so pretty too!

    Reply
  8. Heather Painchaud says

    May 26, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Oh my! Pinned for sure!
    xo

    Reply
  9. Robin @ Bird On A Cake says

    June 2, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I just found this recipe (yum!!) and your watermelon shark (so creative!) on Tatertots & Jello. I pinned them both! And I’m your newest follower. :0)

    Reply
  10. misschocolat says

    June 3, 2012 at 8:30 am

    They look delicious.I have to try this recipe.Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Isabelle Thornton says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Oh WOW! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  12. Maju Q. says

    May 19, 2013 at 2:54 am

    What means 1 T?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      May 19, 2013 at 4:43 am

      Tablespoon 🙂

      Reply
  13. HELEN ELLIOTT says

    May 31, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    Why can’t I bring up the recipes?

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    • Brandy says

      May 31, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Hi Helen. If you click on “source” under each recipe title it will take you to the website where I found the recipes.

      Reply
  14. Megan says

    May 16, 2016 at 7:35 am

    These look delicious and have a Granddaddy that would go crazy over them! I may have to make up a batch next time we have him over for dinner!

    Reply
  15. Chris says

    May 16, 2016 at 11:31 pm

    looks so delicious. thanks for sharing at #2usestuesday

    Reply
  16. Anita says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    These looks yummy!

    Reply
  17. Mommy's Apron says

    May 19, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    What happy colors and a great combination of flavors. I am pinning this for later. Thank you for posting. I’m glad I saw you over at #ThisIsHowWeRollThursday.

    Reply
  18. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    May 20, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Yumm…these look amazing! Pinning

    Reply
  19. apoconant says

    May 22, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I always have about 10 lemons on hand for infused water and raspberries are just about in season here. Thanks for the recipe!

    You should share this with everyone on my weekly link party : )

    http://www.twentysomethinginthe2010s.com/peace-love-linkup-008/

    Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  20. Linda Bass says

    May 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    Looks awesome! I’d like to invite you to come party at Share the Love blog party. Opens each Sunday evening thru Thursday. Hope you can make it. http://homecookingrecipebox.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  21. Mindy Sullivan says

    May 25, 2016 at 7:17 am

    I love citrus in desserts, can’t wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
  22. Anita says

    May 25, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    These looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at Pin Junkie Pin Party.

    Reply
  23. Danita Carr says

    May 26, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Oh yum! These sound SO good! And they look pretty!…which is always a plus! 😉 Thanks for sharing at #SmallVictories

    Reply
  24. Lisa says

    December 8, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Made your lemon curd !! Absolutely fabulous..and so simple! And way cheaper than store bought..I got to determine the sweetness!!

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      December 8, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      Oh, yay! I’m so glad you like it—-and yes, so much cheaper!

      Reply

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