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Simple lemon curd recipe is perfect for desserts! This is the best lemon curd recipe for cake filling, cupcakes, and cookies! Plus, tips on what to do with lemon curd!
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 44kcal
Equipment you may need
Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 large eggs - room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter - cubed
- pinch salt - optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium high heat, heat lemon zest and juice until hot, but not boiling. There may be small bubbles around the edges.½ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- In the meantime, add eggs and sugar to a separate bowl and whisk well until smooth.½ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs
- While still whisking, very slowly pour about half of the juice mixture into the egg mixture. Whisk well to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Slowly pour egg mixture back into the pan through a fine-mesh sieve to catch any curdled egg bits.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk the mixture continuously until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter one cube at a time. When butter is fully incorporated, stir in salt, and then transfer to a heatproof container to cool to room temperature.pinch salt, ¼ cup unsalted butter
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Notes
Equipment: I use a small saucepan to heat the curd, as well as a medium bowl and whisk to separately mix and temper the eggs.
You'll also need a strainer, and a container to store your finished lemon curd -- I like these 16-ounce mason jars.
Storage: Store your lemon curd in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, and in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
Top Tip: Don't overcook your lemon curd! Cook it just until it coats the back of a spoon -- it will thicken up further as it cools -- if you cook it too long it may take on a bit of an "eggy" flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 tablespoon | Calories: 44 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 6 mg | Potassium: 12 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 93 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 4 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg
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