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Easy Lemon Curd

This easy lemon curd recipe is perfect for breakfast or dessert! It's easy and comes together in under 10 minutes.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 3 large large eggs
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup 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 pour into jar(s). Makes just shy of 2 cups.

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