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Lemon Curd

5 ingredients and 25 minutes is all you need for this easy homemade Lemon Curd! This recipe is perfect for a variety of baked goods such as pies, pancakes, waffles, scones, on top of cakes and cookies. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon curd, lemon curd recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 214kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, from about 4 to 5 lemons
  • ½ cup lemon zest from about 4 lemons
  • pinch of salt
  • 5 tablespoon butter unsalted, cut into cubes

Instructions

  • Cook Eggs: Add the eggs and sugar to a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  • Add Lemon: While whisking add the lemon juice, lemon zest and pinch of salt. Continue whisking until well incorporated.
  • Add Butter: Add the butter cubes to the saucepan. Continue whisking until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. It should have the consistency of pudding.
  • Strain & Rest: Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the lemon curd through a sieve into a bowl. Use a spatula to make things easier. Let the lemon curd rest for 15 minutes at room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Store: Transfer to jars or airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to a year.

Notes

  1. Use fresh lemons!! It makes all the difference.
  2. Don't worry if your lemon curd isn't as thick as you'd like right away. It will thicken up as it cools, which is why it's imperative to let it rest.
  3. Try this recipe out with different varieties of fruit to make multiple types of curd!
  4. The lemon curd will last 2 weeks in the fridge, stored in a sealable jar or airtight container.
  5. You can also store your lemon curd in the freezer for up to 1 year in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg