Homemade Lemon Curd 🍋

Prep: 15 min. | Bake: 20 min.

Tangy, silky, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor! This delightful spread or filling can be used to brighten any lemon dessert.

Ingredients

- 200g white sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon (or 1 tbsp)
- 6 egg yolks
- 100ml lemon juice
- 113g cold unsalted butter

Method

Step 1:
Mix lemon zest with sugar to infuse vibrant citrus flavor

Step 2:
Whisk egg yolks with lemon zest sugar until smooth

Step 3:
Add lemon juice and whisk until fully incorporated

Step 4:
Place the mixture on the stove over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens

Step 5:
Once it starts to thicken, remove from heat and stir in cold butter until melted

Step 6:
Continue whisking until the curd is smooth and thick

Step 7:
Transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to enjoy


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Bake and enjoy!