Description
Indulge in the bright, tangy flavor of homemade Lemon Curd with this easy recipe. Perfect as a filling, topping, or spread, this versatile condiment will elevate your desserts and snacks with a burst of citrus goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 3 large eggs
Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a medium saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Cook the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, cook while whisking constantly until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Avoid boiling.
- Finish the Curd: Remove from heat, whisk in butter until smooth. Strain through a sieve, cool slightly, then store.
Notes
- Lemon curd can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Enjoy with cakes, scones, or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
