lemon curd

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jan Mullikin
Union, KY

I made this one time and it was delicious! However, I also love the store bought type just as well and since I don't eat this often, usually just buy a little jar. It's high in calories--but so-o-o good on cream scones! It's so good, along with the clotted cream, one could just eat it alone with a spoon!!

(1 rating)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For lemon curd

  • 3 tsp
    lemon zest, fresh off the lemon
  • 1/2 c
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 c
    white granulated sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter cut into pieces
  • 3
    eggs, lightly beaten

How To Make lemon curd

  • 1
    Zest off the rind of the lemon to make 3 tsp.
  • 2
    Mix lemon zest, lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan on medium heat.
  • 3
    Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter and stir it until it's melted. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
  • 4
    Beat eggs into the cooled lemon mixture until well blended. Return to the heat and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes until it's thickened. DON'T LET THE LEMON MIXTURE BOIL AS IT WILL CURDLE. It will continue to thicken after it's cooled. Makes about 2 cups and should be refrigerated.

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