Homemade Lemon Curd
A delightful and versatile homemade lemon curd that’s perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or enjoying by the spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a saucepan until well combined.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the butter off the heat until melted and smooth.
- Cool the lemon curd in a bowl to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator until set for about 2 hours.
Notes
Can be used as a scone spread, cake filler, or yogurt mixer. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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