Lemon Curd
Lemon Curd is tangy, luscious and bursting with flavor! It's so easy and delicious and perfect served with scones, filling tarts or topping cheesecake!
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 71kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2-3 lemons, strained to remove seeds and pulp
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small chunks; add additional butter as desired
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
Instructions
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and lemon juice in a stainless steel or heat proof bowl. Place over the top of a pan of simmering water and cook, whisking constantly so the egg doesn't scramble, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of sour cream, about 10 minutes. Keep a close eye on the curd...if you start to see bits of egg and it's not thick enough yet, reduce the heat. Don't worry, any bits of egg will be strained out.3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Remove from heat and pour the curd through a fine strainer placed over a small bowl.
- Add the butter, and stir until completely melted, then stir in the lemon zest. The curd will thicken as it cools. Many lemon curd recipes include more butter, so if you prefer more richness, add more butter as desired.3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Once the curd has cooled, place plastic wrap over the surface of the curd to keep a skin from forming, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Pro tip: Cook the curd gently in the top of a double boiler to prevent the eggs from curdling. If you don't own a double boiler, simply fill a sauté pan with water about 2 inches high. Bring to a simmer over medium low, then place a heatproof bowl right in the water.
- Juice the lemons up to a few days in advance or freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Substitute lemons with your favorite citrus! Lime, orange, blood orange, grapefruit and meyer lemons are all wonderful options.
- Serve chilled. The curd will keep in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 14mg | Sugar: 10g