Homemade Lemon Curd
This homemade Lemon Curd is simple to make, thick and creamy, and the perfect addition to anything you want to put it on!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Chilling Time1 hour hr
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
- ½ cup sugar
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
Using a double boiler simmer water on stove top
Zest and juice 2 lemons
Mix the zest with the sugar and add to the pot over the simmering water
Whisk in eggs and lemon juice, constantly whisk the mixture while it cooks.
When mixture is thickened remove from heat
Pour mixture through a strainer and into a food processor, let it rest and cool slightly.
Add butter one piece at a time mixing in the food processor until smooth in between each slice.
Mix until all butter is added and curd is smooth, place into a container and refrigerate.
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg