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Lemon Curd

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 1/29/15Updated: 4/15/21

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This lemon curd tastes just like sunshine. You will never buy store bought lemon curd again after you taste this.

I love to lemon curd in my baking.  My all time favorite dessert is lemon angel pie uses lemon curd . And I also use it in my lemon curd cupcakes and  lemon curd bars too.

bowl of lemon curd

We’ve been having some rather gloomy, cloudy, foggy days here in Portland.  There has been a lack of sunshine and I was physically and mentally craving some sun.  Since I have yet to figure out a way to change the weather, I decided to make some sunshine in my kitchen.  The very sight of a lemons makes me happy and the smell and taste are even better!

Lemon curd in a dessert cup

Homemade Is Always Better

You can easily purchase a jar of lemon curd at the grocery store, but let me tell you, there is nothing that compares to the homemade version.  It is easy to make too and is literally sunshine on a spoon as far as I am concerned.

There are so many possibilities for homemade curd.  I love it spread on toast or pancakes.  And a dollop on a bowl of vanilla ice cream is quite lovely.  Everything tastes better with a spoonful of it.

homemade Lemon curd

What is Lemon Curd?

Lemon curd is a combination of lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, sugar and eggs. 

Tips for Homemade Curd

Always use real lemon juice and zest.  Do not use that lemon juice that comes in the green container at the grocery store.  If you are going to do that, just buy a jar of lemon curd at the store.

When working with lemons, there are a few tools that I find really helpful.  I love my lemon juicer. It makes juicing lemons so easy and fast.

Lemon Juicer

You will use the zest of the lemon too, so you will need a microplaner.

microplaner

With these two tools you are ready to go.

juiced lemons and lemon zest

How To Make Homemade Curd

  • Place the eggs yolks, sugar and lemon juice in a double boiler over simmering water and stirring until it begins to thicken.  If you don’t have a double boiler just use a regular sauce pan but be sure and stir in continually so it doesn’t burn.
  • Stir over heat for 7-10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
  • Add in butter and stir until it is melted.
lemon juice sugar and butter in a pan to make lemon curd
  • Add in the lemon zest.
adding lemon zest to the pan of homemade lemon curd
  • Cover it and let it chill in the refrigerator. It will continue to thicken as it chills.

Then all  you really need is a spoon!

spoonful of lemon curd

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Lemon Curd Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Lemon Curd

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This lemon curd tastes just like sunshine. You will never buy store bought lemon curd again after you taste this.
serves: 2 cups
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Total:20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • Mix together eggs, sugar and lemon juice and place in a double boiler over simmering water or a sauce pan. Stir until it thickens. About 7-10 minutes. Stir constantly
  • Fold in butter and lemon zest.
  • Cover and refrigerator until it thickens.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 908kcal (45%) Carbohydrates: 107g (36%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 53g (82%) Saturated Fat: 31g (194%) Trans Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 368mg (123%) Sodium: 501mg (22%) Potassium: 195mg (6%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 102g (113%) Vitamin A: 1781IU (36%) Vitamin C: 35mg (42%) Calcium: 60mg (6%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Sauce
Cuisine:American
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  1. Toni says

    Posted on 4/15 at 2:45 pm

    Your recipe says 3 eggs, your video has 3 yolks.

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    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 4/15 at 3:38 pm

      Thanks for catching that – I’ve corrected the recipe.

      Reply
  2. Claudia says

    Posted on 4/6 at 10:17 am

    Have you tried making the lemon curd with dairy free butter?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 4/6 at 10:23 am

      I have not, have no idea how it would effect the recipe, sorry.

      Reply
  3. Nora says

    Posted on 12/23 at 12:26 pm

    Can you freeze the lemon curd? My aunt just gave me a bag full of lemons and I’d love to make a few extra jars of this to have on hand.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/24 at 8:14 am

      Nora, I haven’t ever frozen it but you can just freeze the lemon juice and then make the curd fresh. I have done that

      Reply
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