Description
A delightful homemade lemon curd that bursts with tangy sweetness, perfect for spreading or filling desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a medium saucepan until well combined (about 2 minutes).
- Add the fresh lemon juice and zest, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (around 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter pieces until melted and smooth.
- Pour the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any potential lumps.
- Allow the curd to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before transferring to a jar for refrigeration.
- Enjoy using this versatile lemon curd in tarts, filling for cupcakes or as a topping for pancakes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 125mg