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Perfect Lemon Curd

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings 24 Tablespoons
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Lemon curd is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy with a smooth creamy texture. This lemony goodness comes together in a matter of minutes!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon curd, lemon curd recipe

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 3-4 lemons
  • 1/4 cup lemon zest
  • pinch of salt
  • 10 Tablespoons butter sliced

Instructions

  1. In a medium size saucepan over medium heat whisk the eggs and sugar until combined. Add in lemon juice, zest, and salt. Whisk for 2-3 minutes.

  2. Add in the butter and continue to whisk until melted. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

  3. Remove from heat and strain into a bowl and let cool. Store the curd in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Can also freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts
Perfect Lemon Curd
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 22mg1%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 156IU3%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.