Easy Lemon Curd
A delightful treat that adds a burst of tangy flavor, perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or topping desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Gradually add a small amount of the hot lemon mixture to the eggs to temper them, then whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and lemon zest until smooth.
- Let the curd cool, then transfer it to a container and refrigerate until set.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and stir constantly to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon curd, citrus dessert, homemade lemon spread
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