Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Easy Lemon Curd, a creamy, citrusy spread that elevates any dessert with its buttery richness and zesty flavor. This versatile treat is perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or as a filling for cakes and pastries. With just four simple ingredients—freshly squeezed lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs—you can create a silky smooth curd that bursts with bright lemon goodness. Whether used on scones or paired with fresh berries, this refreshing lemon curd adds a tangy twist to your favorite dishes. Try it today and discover the joy of homemade lemon curd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler by filling a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and bringing it to a boil.
- In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs until combined. Add cubed butter.
- Place the bowl over the simmering water and whisk continuously for about 20-25 minutes until the mixture thickens and reaches 170°F.
- Strain the curd through a fine mesh sieve into a glass bowl to remove lumps.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on top of the warm curd to prevent film formation and let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg