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5 from 10 votes

Lemon Curd Recipe

This Lemon Curd Recipe is sweet and tart and so easy to make. Spread this vibrant lemon curd on just about anything!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 40 tablespoons
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest from about three large lemons
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice from two to three large lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 egg yolks lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds so it is slightly melted, but not completely.
  • Whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and then the eggs and egg yolks.
  • Heat in the microwave for one minute intervals, whisking well in between until it can coat the back of a spoon well. It should take three to four minutes.
  • Pour through a metal sieve and then refrigerate until fully cool. It will thicken as it cools.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg