Description
Bright, tart, and utterly delicious, homemade lemon curd is the perfect addition to a variety of desserts and pastries. This zesty spread bursts with fresh lemon flavor, enhancing everything from toast to pastries. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this refreshing treat in under 20 minutes. Ideal for brunches or as a thoughtful gift, this lemon curd is not only versatile but also customizable—feel free to experiment with different citrus fruits for unique variations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 5 lemons)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and eggs to create a uniform mixture.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and simmer for about one minute while stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat; add butter and grated lemon rind, stirring until fully melted and combined.
- Transfer to a bowl to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least six hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg