Homemade Lemon Curd
A delightful and silky lemon curd that balances sweetness and tartness, perfect for spreading or using in desserts.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons.
- Combine zest, juice, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until dissolved.
- Melt the butter and stir until fully incorporated.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the egg mixture to the lemon mixture, whisking constantly.
- Cook the mixture for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container.
- Cool and store the lemon curd in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemons and strain the curd for a smooth texture. Can be stored in the fridge for a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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