Classic Lemon Curd
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Chill Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
1836 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Classic Lemon Curd
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This recipe for an easy, yet Classic Lemon Curd is perfectly tart, smooth and oh so creamy.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed is highly recommended
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup salted butter cut into 1 Tbsp sized pieces
Instructions
- Add 1-2" of water to the bottom of a medium saucepan. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to low and keep water simmering.
- Place a glass (and heat-proof) bowl on top of the saucepan, so the bottom isn't touching the water.
- To the glass bowl, add sugar, lemon juice, egg yolks, and lemon zest. Whisk to combine well.
- Continue cooking, and whisking nearly constantly for about 8-10 minutes. Curd should be thickening.
- If your lemon curd isn't thickening at all, increase the heat to medium low and continue whisking and cooking.
- Remove pan from heat, then add butter and whisk to melt completely.
- Transfer lemon curd to a large bowl, or smaller containers. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the curd, pressing very gently so the entire top surface is covered. This prevents a "skin" from forming on the curd.
- Let curd come to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours. Once cooled, the plastic wrap can be removed.
- Curd will thicken more as it cools and chills.
- Lemon curd will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Recipe makes approximately 1 1/2 cups, which I've estimated should serve about 12 (with the serving being about 2 Tbsp).
- Unsalted butter could be used, just add about 1/4 tsp of fine kosher salt.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1836kcal
(92%)
Carbohydrates
212g
(71%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
110g
(169%)
Saturated Fat
65g
(325%)
Trans Fat
4g
Cholesterol
982mg
(327%)
Sodium
847mg
(35%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
203g
(406%)
Vitamin A
3827IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1836 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1836kcal | 92% |
| Carbohydrates | 212g | 71% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 110g | 169% |
| Saturated Fat | 65g | 325% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 982mg | 327% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 203g | 406% |
| Vitamin A | 3827IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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