Hello everyone! This is a recipe for super simple lemon curd.
Lemon curd is a custard-like spread/sauce made with eggs, sugar, lemons and butter. It can be used in a variety of desserts and recipes, and one of my favorites is the next recipe I will be posting, so keep a look out for that!
Lemon Curd
Difficulty: EasyMakes
8-12
servingsSweet, tangy and super easy lemon curd!
Ingredients
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 full lemons worth)
3 egg yolks
scant 1/4 cup (50g) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (56g/0.5 stick) salted butter, cubed and chilled
Directions
- Combine the sugar and lemon zest in a medium saucepot/pan. Use a spoon or spatula to press the sugar into the zest to break it up and release more of the oils. Whisk in the egg yolks, followed by the lemon juice. I recommend adding the juice in batches to make it easier to combine.
- Place over medium heat and whisk constantly until it thickens and begins to bubble, around 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately add the cubed butter. Whisk until fully incorporated.
- Pour the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof vessel of choice. Let cool to room temperature, then seal and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Notes
- The juice needs to be fresh, not bottled. Use a sieve, strainer or your hand to catch the seeds when you squeeze the lemons.
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