Meyer Lemon Curd
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5
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Course
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Meyer Lemon Curd
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Meyer Lemon Curd blends the fresh, fragrant juice and zest of Meyer lemons with eggs, sugar, and butter to create a smooth, tangy spread. Cooked gently to avoid curdling, it thickens to a creamy consistency ideal for spreading or topping. Its bright citrus flavor works well on pancakes, crepes, toast, or desserts, adding a refreshing twist to sweet dishes.
Description
This Meyer Lemon Curd recipe uses the juice and zest of Meyer lemons combined with sugar and eggs to craft a silky, thickened curd. The butter is whisked in during gentle heating to give it richness and a smooth texture. It’s important to cook it over low to medium-low heat and to stir constantly to reach a creamy consistency without scrambling the eggs. After straining, the curd is cooled and stored chilled.
The curd’s balance of sweet and tart, along with its spreadable texture, makes it suitable for a variety of uses such as topping pancakes, crepes, waffles, muffins, or even ice cream. It adds a bright citrus note and richness to many breakfast or dessert items.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Meyer lemon juice about 4-5 Meyer lemons, fresh
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- Meyer lemon zest from 1
- 2 egg well beaten, whole
- 2 egg well beaten, whole yolks
- Pinch salt
- 6 tbsp butter cut into chunks, unsalted
Instructions
- Combine the lemon juice together with the white sugar, lemon zest, 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, and salt in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add the butter and whisk constantly, until melted.
- Increase the heat to medium-low heat and continue whisking constantly until thickened and it coats the back of a spoon thickly. Remove from the heat.
- Side Note: Don't let the curd boil or your eggs will scramble!
- Pour the lemon curd into a bowl through a fine strainer.
- Pour the strained curd immediately into a glass jar or jars.
- Let the Meyer lemon curd cool completely before storing it well sealed in the refrigerator.
- Serve the Meyer lemon curd on crepes, pancakes & waffles, toast, muffins, or ice cream. Enjoy.
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