Description
A smooth, tangy, and sweet lemon curd that’s perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes, or topping desserts.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and add the butter. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.