Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
This easy lemon curd recipe is perfect for breakfast or dessert! It's easy and comes together in under 10 minutes.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 3 large large eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (119ml) fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter diced
Instructions
- Place eggs, sugar, salt, juice, and zest in a medium saucepan. Do not put it over the heat yet. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
- Place over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Turn all the way to low and add the butter. Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and strain into jar(s). Makes just shy of 2 cups.
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Notes
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator, about 1 week. You can also store in the freezer.
- Always use fresh lemons for lemon curd!! They taste the best.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg