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lemon curd

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This easy five ingredient homemade lemon curd is a lusciously creamy, tangy filling or topping for cakes, pies, cupcakes and pastries. Or simply spread it on a scone or spoon it on top of greek yogurt and enjoy. Lemon lovers rejoice with this easy lemon curd recipe. This is one of my absolute favorite recipes. I just love it but I could sit down with a spoon and eat a half a cup of lemon curd. In just a few easy steps you too can have better than real bakery quality lemon curd in just a few easy steps.

yield 1 cup
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lemon curd

  • 1/3 c
    fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 4
    egg yolks
  • 5 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make lemon curd

  • 1
    Heat a double boiler to a low boil. Then reduce to a simmer.
  • 2
    In top of double boiler or heatproof non-reactive bowl whisk together lemon juice. lemon zest, sugar, salt, and egg yolks. Whisk continuously while cooking until the mixture reaches 160 degrees fahrenheit and coats the back of a spoon; approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from the heat and promptly add the butter. Whisk in quickly and thoroughly.
  • 4
    Pour curd into a jar or bowl and cover with plastic wrap to avoid a skin. Once cooled remove the plastic wrap and refrigerate.
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