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lemon curd

(6 ratings)
Recipe by
Karla Everett
Greenacres, WA

This curd is so easy to make and has a very good lemony flavor. ***ONLY USE FRESH LEMONS***

(6 ratings)
yield 1 -1/2 cup
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lemon curd

  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest , finely grated
  • 4 Tbsp
    unsalted butter ; cut into small pieces

How To Make lemon curd

  • 1
    Roll 2-3 room temperature lemons on your counter to loosen juice in side ; Using a fine grater , grate lemon rind to get your zest before you cut the lemons , cut lemons and squeeze the lemons through a strainer to catch any seeds and lemon pulp.
  • 2
    In the top of a double broiler combine the eggs , sugar and then add the FRESHLY squeezed lemon juice.
  • 3
    Cook over simmering hot water ( WHISKING the whole time so it don't curdle ) for 10 minutes or longer ; it will become the consistency of thick pudding. You can use a thermometer and measure the curd , it should reach around 170°. Note: It may take longer than the 10 minutes of stirring time , try getting the curd to the same simmering temp before you start timing , because sometimes when you use a double broiler its hard to get it up to the proper temp.( I don't always use a D.B. just don't bring it to a boil or let it scorch if using direct heat.)
  • 4
    Remove from the heat and whisk the butter into the curd until butter is dissolved ; Mix in the shredded lemon zest.
  • 5
    Let cool ; it will continue to get thicker as it cools.
  • 6
    Pour into a small jar and seal tightly or cover with plastic wrap ( laying on top ; touching the curd ) so it does not form a skin like pudding does when its not covered.
  • 7
    Refrigerate and can be stored for up to 7 days.
  • 8
    Curd can be used in filling in donuts , jelly rolls , cakes , ect...
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