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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: Add the eggs and sugar to a medium saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Lemon: While whisking add the lemon juice, lemon zest and pinch of salt. Continue whisking until well incorporated.
- 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.
- 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.
- Store: Transfer to jars or airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to a year.
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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
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
% 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.