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Lemon Curd

15 mins

serves 4

serves 4

A delicious lemon curd recipe.

Easy

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)

  • 1/4 cup butter (room temperature)

Method

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs.

  • Add butter and cook over low heat, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens and bubbles appear (about 6-8 minutes).

  • If desired, strain the curd through a fine-mesh strainer. Transfer to a bowl or jar, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold.