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Smooth and tangy lemon curd

Lemon Curd

Get ready to whip up some citrusy magic in your kitchen with our simple and delicious lemon curd recipe, a must-try for any dessert lover!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Spread
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: Citrus, English Dessert, Fruit Spread, Lemon Curd
Servings: 8.8 oz

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup sugar 2.4 oz or 65 grams
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1.5 oz or 43 grams

Instructions

  • Prep Lemons: Rinse lemons under running water. For extra cleaning, soak in a water and baking soda solution for 15 minutes.
    1 lemon
  • Zest Lemons: Use a microplane or grater to remove the zest from half the lemon, avoiding discolored spots. For a stronger flavor, zest more of the lemon.
  • Juice Lemons: Squeeze out the juice from the whole lemon and set it aside.
  • Double Boiler Setup: Place a heatproof bowl over a pot with simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
  • Cook Mixture: In the bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until combined. Add lemon zest and juice, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
    1/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs
  • Add Butter: Remove from heat once thickened, add chopped butter, and stir until completely melted and incorporated.
    3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Cover: Use plastic wrap to cover the curd directly, preventing skin formation.
  • Chill: Let the curd cool at room temperature, then refrigerate while still covered.
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