Lemon Curd
A creamy and tangy lemon curd that’s perfect for filling tarts, spreading on toast, or simply enjoying by the spoonful!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and butter, and heat over medium until the butter is melted.
- Whisk in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the curd thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Strain if desired.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Perfect for filling cakes and pastries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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