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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon curd, lemon curd recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 214kcal
- 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
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.
- Use fresh lemons!! It makes all the difference.
- 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.
- Try this recipe out with different varieties of fruit to make multiple types of curd!
- The lemon curd will last 2 weeks in the fridge, stored in a sealable jar or airtight container.
- You can also store your lemon curd in the freezer for up to 1 year in an airtight container.
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