6-ingredient Lemon Curd Recipe: Easy to make at home
This bright, silky-smooth lemon curd strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Made with fresh lemons, butter, and eggs, it's luxuriously creamy and spreads like a dream. Perfect for scones, as a tart filling, or simply enjoyed by the spoonful. This classic recipe yields a curd that's both refreshingly zingy and decadently rich.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 lemon depending on the size
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice about 2–3 lemons depending on the size
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Begin by adding 4 large egg yolks, ⅔ cup sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup lemon juice, and the zest from two lemons to a glass bowl over simmering water.
- Now start whisking! Continue to whisk constantly until the mixture is thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes). The lemon curd will thicken at about 170°F or just below a simmer.
- Once thickened, take the bowl off of the heat and add 6 tablespoons of butter. Whisk until the butter has melted and become fully incorporated.
- Pour curd into a mason jar or bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top so it is touching the top of the curd. (This prevents a skin from forming on top) It will continue to thicken as it cools. Once cool, you can remove the plastic wrap.
Notes
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