Description
Indulge in the bright and zesty flavors of this Easy Lemon Curd! This creamy, buttery spread is made with just four simple ingredients and can elevate your desserts, breakfasts, and snacks. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest provide a vibrant citrus flavor that makes this curd a delightful addition to tarts, pastries, or even as a topping on pancakes. Whether you’re enjoying it straight from the jar or using it in creative recipes, this lemon curd is sure to impress. Quick and easy to prepare, you’ll find yourself reaching for this versatile treat time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 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. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs. Add cubed butter.
- Place the bowl over the simmering water. Whisk continuously for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Check the temperature; it should reach 170°F.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a glass bowl to remove lumps.
- Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent film formation.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Double boiler
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 120mg