Lemon Curd

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    271 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Curd

This easy lemon curd is made from fresh lemons and perfect in so many summer desserts!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • cup unsalted butter
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Instructions

  1. Whisk lemon juice, sugar, eggs and zest.
  2. Add to a saucepan with butter and cook over medium-low heat whisking continuously until mixture thickens.
  3. Pour curd into a bowl and top with plastic wrap allowing the plastic wrap to touch the top of the curd.
  4. Cool completely and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Use a zester or the fine side of a box grater to remove the yellow part of the lemon skin. Try to avoid the white part of the lemon skin (the pith) as it is bitter.
  • No double boiler is required but ensure that the lemon curd is constantly whisked and heated over medium-low heat. 
  • You'll know the lemon curd is thick enough when it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Lemons can be substituted with lime, orange, or grapefruit. If using orange or grapefruit, reduce the sugar to ⅓ cup.
  • Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 271 (14%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 167mg (7%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 590IU (12%) Vitamin C 12.5mg (14%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 271 14%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 167mg 7%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 590IU 12%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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