Lemon Curd Recipe
Lemon curd makes a delicious addition to so many desserts and toppings. This easy to make lemon curd recipe will become a favorite.
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- lemon zest optional
- 1/4 cup butter diced and chilled
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add lemon juice and stir constantly until coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- Pour through a fine sieve strainer into a large glass bowl.
- Add the optional lemon zest and combine.
- Add one tablespoon of chilled butter at a time and stir until completely melted. Add salt and stir to combine.
- Cover curd with plastic wrap directly on top of the curd and refrigerate for one hour up to a few days.
Notes
Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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