Description
Indulge in the sunshine of homemade lemon curd, a delightful blend of tangy and sweet flavors that can elevate any dish. This versatile spread is perfect for breakfast or dessert, whether slathered on toast or layered in pastries. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll be crowned the ‘Lemon Curd Queen’ in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Roll lemons on a countertop to maximize juice yield; extract ½ cup of juice.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and beaten eggs until frothy.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir continuously for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk in softened butter until fully incorporated.
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into another bowl to achieve a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg