Lemon Curd
A creamy and tangy lemon curd that’s perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or enjoying by the spoonful!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs until well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- Let cool, then refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Great for filling cakes, tarts, or as a topping for yogurt and pancakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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