Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
This quick and easy homemade lemon curd recipe is sweet, bright, and tangy all in one. It's thicker than store-bought or yolk-only curds, making it perfect to, fill cakes or cupcakes, add to waffles, or mix into whipped cream. This foolproof lemon curd uses whole eggs to produce a thicker curd and a far less eggy taste.
Servings: 12
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Microplane
- Whisk
- Fine mesh sieve
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
Instructions
- Zest two to three lemons until you have 3 tablespoons of zest.3 tablespoons lemon zest
- Cut and juice the lemons until there is ½ cup of lemon juice - remove any seeds.½ cup lemon juice
- Cut the butter into tablespoon pieces, set aside, and place a fine mesh sieve on top of a bowl.6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest to a medium saucepan over medium low to medium heat.3 large eggs, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Whisk constantly until the curd thickens considerably and it just starts to bubble, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the curd to the fine mesh sieve and pass it through into the bowl using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Scrape the underside of the sieve to remove all curd.
- Adding one tablespoon of butter at a time, whisk it in completely to combine before adding the next tablespoon of butter. If using vanilla, also add at this time.½ teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- Cover the lemon curd with plastic wrap, placing the wrap directly onto the curd to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before using.
Notes
Store the curd in the fridge for one week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Eat as is, or add to toast, muffins, fill cakes or cupcakes, add to waffles, or mix into whipped cream and add berries.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg