Description
A refreshing and versatile lemon curd bursting with bright citrus flavor, perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Zest of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all your ingredients. Juice the lemons until you obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, and zest two lemons.
- Mixing: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- Cooking: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 10 minutes.
- Finishing: Remove from heat, stir in the unsalted butter and lemon zest until smooth. Strain through a sieve, allow to cool, then refrigerate until set.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 125mg