Description
Indulge in the bright, buttery delight of Easy Lemon Curd. This simple yet sophisticated treat bursts with fresh citrus flavor, making it perfect for a variety of occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5–6 lemons)
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a double boiler by bringing water to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
- In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs. Add cubed butter.
- Place the bowl over simmering water and whisk continuously for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Strain the curd through a fine mesh sieve into a glass bowl for smoothness.
- Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent skin formation as it cools.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg