Lemon Curd Recipe
Brighten up pastries and more with this luscious and tangy lemon curd, a smooth, velvety and tart mixture crafted from simple ingredients.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Equipment
- 2 quart saucepan
- whisk
- Fine mesh strainer
- Large bowl
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest grated
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, sugar, eggs, lemon zest and salt in 2-quart saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly so the egg doesn't curdle. Allow mixture to bubble and allow it to thicken for 7-10 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Add the butter and vanilla and stir until melted and well-combined.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer.
- Transfer lemon curd to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin forming.
- Once cooled, store in a glass container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg