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Homemade Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd Recipe

Bright, creamy, and perfectly tangy, this homemade lemon curd comes together with just a few simple ingredients. Use it for tarts, pastries, or a delicious spread for breakfast and desserts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British, French
Servings 1.5 cups

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 mesh strainer
  • glass jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice appriximately 3-4 lemons
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the granulated sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice to a small saucepan. Add in the eggs and egg yolk to the pot and whisk together.
  • Heat over medium-low heat heat stirring contantly with a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until the lemon mixture coats the back of your spoon or spatula.
  • Remove the pot from heat and add in the cubed butter and salt, stirring to ensure the butter has melted and everything has combined.
  • Strain the curd through a fine mesh strainer to remove the zest or any bits of cooked egg. Transfer to a glass container, allowing the curd to cool to room temperature before storing in the fridge. Serve as desied.
Keyword 30 minutes or less, easy dessert recipe

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