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!
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.
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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