How To Make Lemon Curd

5 from 3 votes

Lemon curd is a sweet and tangy spread that is made with only five ingredients and a bold burst of lemon flavor. It's the perfect addition to any dessert.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Serena

Ingredients

149 grams Unsalted Butter
128 grams Sugar
135 mL Lemon Juice
9 grams Lemon Zest
128 grams Egg Yolks (About 7 eggs)

Instructions

Combine 75 grams of the butter, 64 grams of the sugar, the lemon zest and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
In a bowl combine egg yolks with the remaining sugar. Temper by slowly adding about ⅓ of the lemon juice mixture. Stirring constantly with a whisk. Return the tempered egg mixture back to the saucepan. Continue cooking, whisking constantly until mixture returns to a boil.
Stir in the remaining butter until the butter melts.
Strain the curd through a fine-mesh strainer. Cover with plastic wrap placed directly on the surface of the curd.
Store the curd, covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

Recipe Source: SerenaLissy.com

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