Lemon Curd Recipe
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
20 mins
-
Servings
1 cup
-
Calories
250 kcal
-
Course
Dessert
-
Cuisine
North American
Lemon Curd Recipe
Description
The Lemon Curd Recipe involves whisking together egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice before gently cooking them in a double boiler until thickened. The cooking process, which lasts about 8-10 minutes, produces a custard-like consistency. Removing the pot from heat, cold butter is whisked in, which melts into the curd, enriching its creamy texture and flavor.
The curd has a balanced tartness from the lemons and sweetness from the sugar, ideal for spreading on toast, dolloping on scones, or filling pastry shells. A piece of parchment placed on the surface while cooling prevents skin formation, ensuring a smooth final texture.
Once cooled, the lemon curd can be refrigerated and stored for up to 10 days. It is a versatile component in many desserts or a flavorful topping on baked goods.
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 lemon zest and juice, plural
- ½ cup butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Add 2 inches of water to the bottom of a double boiler. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- In the top pot of the double boiler (before you put it on the heat) add egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice and whisk until it's smooth.
- Put the pot on top of the pot with the simmering water and whisk slowly but constantly for 8-10 minutes, until the lemon curd thickens. Remove from the pot from the heat and whisk in the butter - the heat from the lemon curd will melt the butter.
- Pour the lemon curd into a clean glass jar and place a piece of parchment paper directly on the surface of the curd - this will prevent a skin from forming. Once the curd is cool, you can remove it. Refrigerate the lemon curd for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = 2 tablespoons | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 529IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
