Homemade lemon curd is a delicious topping with an amazing blend of sweet and tart.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 16
Ingredients
4egg yolks
3/4cupsugar
1/2cupfresh lemon juiceabout 3 lemons
4Tablespoonsbutter
1Tablespoonlemon zestabout 1 lemon
Instructions
Juice the lemons so you get 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Zest one of the lemons.
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar and lemon juice. Whisk over low heat until blended.
4 egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar
Add the butter and lemon zest, still stirring, and cook until thicken enough to coat the spoon, about 10 minutes. You can also use a thermometer and cook until the lemon curd reaches 160 degrees F.
4 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
Strain it through a wire mesh to eliminate the lemon zest and any eggy bits.
Pour the lemon curd into a bowl or glass jar and let it cool to room temperature.
Then refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Because this recipe requires consistent stirring get everything ready before you start heating it. You don't want to be trying to zest a lemon or find a whisk while the lemon curd cooks.
For best results keep the burner on low and keep stirring. Don't try to rush things along by turning up the heat.
If you prefer a sweeter lemon curd then you can increase the sugar in the recipe to 1 cup.