Lemon Curd

User Reviews

5.0

45 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American, British

Lemon Curd

This easy homemade lemon curd is creamy, tart, and sweet. Spread it on scones, pancakes, and more, or enjoy it by the spoonful! Find more serving suggestions in the blog post above.

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Pinch salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt.
  2. Place over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the lemon curd thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. It will initially foam as you whisk, but the foam will subside as the curd nears the proper consistency. The curd will thicken more as it cools.
  3. Remove from the heat and add the butter. Stir until the butter melts and the curd is smooth. Transfer to an airtight container or jar (glass is best), cover, and refrigerate until completely cooled, about 2 hours, before serving.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • Makes about 2 cups.
Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

45 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Lemon Curd (Lemon Butter)

European, American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Easy Lemon Curd

American
4.8 (36 reviews)

Lemon Curd Cookies

American
4.7 (150 reviews)

Classic Lemon Curd

American
5.0 (39 reviews)

Meyer Lemon Curd

British
5.0 (3 reviews)

Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

American
4.7 (111 reviews)

Lemon Curd

American
5.0 (27 reviews)

Blueberry Lemon Curd Shortcakes

American
5.0 (18 reviews)

Instant Pot Lemon Curd

American
4.9 (291 reviews)

Lemon Curd Recipe

American
4.8 (15 reviews)

Lemon Curd

American
5.0 (75 reviews)

Lemon Curd

American
4.8 (15 reviews)

Lemon Curd Recipe

American
5.0 (285 reviews)