5 from 12 votes
Lemon Curd
Lemon Curd is a smooth, tangy spread made with fresh lemon zest and juice, sugar, eggs, and butter cooked gently over simmering water. Stirring continuously, it thickens into a bright, creamy curd that can be chilled and used as a topping or filling for various desserts. The balance of tart lemon and rich butter creates a luscious texture that holds well when refrigerated.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
103 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
British
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.
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Notes
- Nutrition info is approximate and varies with different product choices.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% 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.