Description
Indulge in the vibrant and zesty flavors of this Easy Lemon Curd recipe. Perfectly buttery and silky-smooth, this delightful curd is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. With just four simple ingredients—fresh lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs—you can whip up this luscious treat in no time. Whether you’re spreading it on toast, using it as a filling for pastries, or drizzling it over desserts, this lemon curd will impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare and easy to store, it’s perfect for brunches or satisfying sweet cravings any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 5–6 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a water bath by boiling water in a medium-sized saucepan and reducing to a gentle simmer.
- In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs until combined.
- Add cubed butter to the mixture and place the bowl over the simmering water.
- Continuously whisk for 20-25 minutes until thickened (170°F) and smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a glass bowl to remove lumps.
- Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent a film from forming.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try incorporating other citrus juices like lime or orange. This curd can be stored in airtight containers for up to one week in the refrigerator or frozen for up to three months.