Lemon Curd
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
British
Lemon Curd
Description
This Lemon Curd recipe blends fresh lemon zest and juice with sugar and eggs, cooked carefully over simmering water to achieve a custard-like consistency without scrambling the eggs. The addition of butter at the end enriches the curd, giving it a soft, silky texture and a glossy finish. The slow thickening process ensures a balanced tartness that is both refreshing and satisfying.
The finished curd can be packed into jars and refrigerated until firm, making it convenient to prepare ahead. It serves as a versatile ingredient used in spreading on toast, filling tarts, or layering in desserts where a citrus flavor is desired. The zest and juice ratio maintains a bright and fresh lemon character throughout.
Since this recipe involves cooking eggs gently, continuous whisking is important to prevent curdling and to develop the smooth texture. Using a double boiler setup provides controlled heat to achieve the perfect consistency.
Ingredients
- lemon zest from 1
- 3/4 cup lemon juice from 4-6 lemons, fresh
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg
- 1/2 cup butter cut into pieces
Instructions
- Fill a small pot with about 1 inch of water and place on the stove over medium heat.
- In a larger glass bowl, (you want one that will sit on top of the pot on the stove without touching the water), combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and eggs. Whisk well to combine. Place the bowl on the pot on the stove and start whisking.
- Whisking the whole time, cook until the mixture starts to thicken and will coat the back of a spoon. This can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. When it starts to thicken, feel free to switch to a spatula, or you can use a whisk the whole time.
- Once it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, start adding in the butter, one small piece at a time, whisking until it is almost melted before adding another piece.
- Once all of the butter has been incorporated, transfer the curd to a glass jar or lidded container and refrigerate until cool.
Notes
- Nutrition info is approximate and varies with different product choices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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