Lemon Curd
A creamy and tangy lemon curd perfect for desserts and pastries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, eggs, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- Add lemon zest and mix well.
- Transfer to a jar and let it cool before using.
Notes
- Store lemon curd in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- It’s great for filling tarts or as a topping for cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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