Description
A simple and delightful recipe for lemon curd made with just six ingredients, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine lemon juice, sugar, and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and salt.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
- Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Store lemon curd in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- This lemon curd can be used in various desserts like tarts, cakes, or as a topping for pancakes.
- Adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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