Lemon Curd

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4.8

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    214 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Curd

5 ingredients and 25 minutes is all you need for this easy homemade Lemon Curd! This recipe is perfect for a variety of baked goods such as pies, pancakes, waffles, scones, on top of cakes and cookies. 

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Ingredients

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  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, from about 4 to 5 lemons
  • ½ cup lemon zest from about 4 lemons
  • pinch of salt
  • 5 tablespoon butter unsalted, cut into cubes
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Instructions

  1. Cook Eggs: Add the eggs and sugar to a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Add Lemon: While whisking add the lemon juice, lemon zest and pinch of salt. Continue whisking until well incorporated.
  3. Add Butter: Add the butter cubes to the saucepan. Continue whisking until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. It should have the consistency of pudding.
  4. Strain & Rest: Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the lemon curd through a sieve into a bowl. Use a spatula to make things easier. Let the lemon curd rest for 15 minutes at room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  5. Store: Transfer to jars or airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to a year.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons!! It makes all the difference.
  • Don't worry if your lemon curd isn't as thick as you'd like right away. It will thicken up as it cools, which is why it's imperative to let it rest.
  • Try this recipe out with different varieties of fruit to make multiple types of curd!
  • The lemon curd will last 2 weeks in the fridge, stored in a sealable jar or airtight container.
  • You can also store your lemon curd in the freezer for up to 1 year in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25cup Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Potassium 87mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 392IU (8%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Potassium 87mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 392IU 8%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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