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Easy Homemade Lemon Curd

Easy Homemade Lemon Curd

This easy homemade lemon curd is creamy, tangy, and perfect for your desserts!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice approximately 4 lemons
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs until smooth.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
  • Pour the lemon curd into a clean jar and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Perfect for spreading on toast, using in desserts, or adding to yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg