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A bowl of lemon curd next to sliced lemons

Classic Lemon Curd Recipe

This made from scratch Classic Lemon Curd Recipe is tangy, sweet, smooth and the most amazing filling for a variety of desserts!  Made with only five ingredients, you will never buy store bought Lemon Curd again! 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • Zest of 5 Lemons
  • ¾ Cup Lemon Juice
  • 5 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter Cubed

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all the ingredients together and gently whisk on low heat until the butter melts and the curd starts to thicken. (the lemon curd should be able to coat the back of a wood spoon and can hold the shape when a line is drawn through it)
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the lemon curd into a glass bowl and cover the curd using plastic wrap and pressing it onto the top of the curd to prevent it from forming a crust.
  • Allow the lemon curd to cool at room temperature and then place in the refrigerate to thicken and set completely before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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