Whole Lemon Curd Recipe
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4.7
Whole Lemon Curd Recipe
Description
The Whole Lemon Curd Recipe uses roughly chopped Meyer lemons, sugar, eggs, and butter blended in a food processor to capture the entire lemon’s flavor without bitterness. Straining before cooking removes seeds and pulp, preventing graininess. The mixture is gently heated to thicken while stirring constantly to avoid curdling or burning, then strained again and finished with butter for richness.
This results in a lemon curd with a silky texture and bright citrus flavor, less bitter than with regular lemons, benefiting from the creamy notes of Meyer lemons. The curd can be spread on lemon cakes or layered desserts, swirled into vanilla ice cream before freezing, or used as a pavlova topping under whipped cream and berries, providing versatile uses in both baked and chilled desserts.
Attention to straining steps is critical to prevent bitterness and maintain smoothness. The curd keeps refrigerated for up to one week, making it useful for meal prep. Adding the butter off heat enriches the curd without breaking it. This recipe balances tartness and sweetness for a fresh yet creamy citrus spread.
Ingredients
- 2 meyer lemons roughly chopped and seeds removed, medium
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg large
- 3 tablespoons butter diced, 1½ oz/43 g
Notes
- Use Meyer lemons to avoid bitterness and achieve a mild creamy lemon flavor.
- Strain the curd mixture both before and after cooking to remove solids and prevent bitterness or curdling.
- The curd can be used as a spread in lemon cakes, pavlova toppings, or swirled into homemade ice cream before freezing.
- Store the curd covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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