Lemon Curd: Easy Recipe To Make This Sweet And Tangy Spread At Home

Written by Nikita Toppo | December 19, 2023

Prepared within ten minutes, this sweet, tangy and creamy delight is perfect to enhance the flavor of scones, crepes, pound cake and many other desserts.

Make lemon curd at home with this simple recipe.

1.Transfer and Seal

Whisk all of the ingredients except butter in a medium saucepan until combined. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 170°F.

2.Strain

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.

3.Chill and Serve

Refrigerate lemon curd for at least 1 hour and serve.

4.Ingredients

1 cup white granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
2 large eggs
4 large egg yolks
6 tbsp unsalted cold butter, cut into small pieces

5.Add Butter

Remove the pan from the stove and immediately add in the butter. Whisk until melted and combined properly.

6.Cook Mixture

Then transfer the spread to a heat-safe bowl. Press a layer of parchment wrap directly onto its surface.