Easy Lemon Curd
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Easy Lemon Curd recipe is a foolproof way to bring a burst of citrus flavor to your kitchen. Made in just 25 minutes with simple ingredients like fresh lemons, eggs, sugar, and butter, this homemade lemon curd achieves the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Crafted over a gentle double boiler to ensure a silky-smooth texture, it’s then strained for ultimate finesse. Whether you’re spreading it on toast, layering it into desserts, or gifting a jar to a friend, this versatile lemon curd will quickly become a household favorite. Plus, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, ready to elevate any treat. Perfect for citrus enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole (juiced and zested) Lemons
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Zest and juice the lemons, ensuring you have about 80 ml of juice and 1 tablespoon of zest. Set this aside.
In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until well combined.
Add the lemon juice, zest, and a pinch of salt to the sugar-egg mixture. Stir until smooth.
Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (creating a double boiler) but ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil, as it can curdle.
Once thickened, remove the bowl from the heat. Add the unsalted butter in small cubes, whisking until each piece is fully melted and incorporated.
Strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg bits and achieve a smoother texture.
Allow the lemon curd to cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a clean jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and use as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.3 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.2 g | 311% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 813 mg | 271% | |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
