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Easy Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Jam, Compote, Sauce
Cuisine British
Make this easy homemade lemon curd recipe in minutes! Perfect for topping cakes, sandwiched between cookies, layered in parfaits, and more.

Equipment

  • Heat-safe Pitcher or Bowl
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Medium Pot
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • cup fresh lemon juice about 1-2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 2 lemons
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed

Instructions

  • Place your cut butter into a heat-safe bowl and put a fine mesh sieve over top, set aside
  • In a medium pot, whisk together your lemon zest and juice, sugar, and eggs and place on the stove over medium-low heat. Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens, about 6-10 minutes, without letting it boil
  • Pour your mixture through the strainer into the bowl with the butter. Throw away any of the bits left in the strainer
  • Use a spatula to stir your mixture into your butter until smooth
  • Pour into a container and set aside to cool to room temperature before sealing and placing in the fridge to cool completely
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