Description
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade lemon curd, perfect for desserts and spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large lemons, zest and juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.
- Let cool, then transfer to jars and refrigerate.
Notes
- Store lemon curd in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- You can use lemon curd as a filling for pastries or on toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy lemon curd, homemade lemon curd, lemon dessert