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Easy Lemon Curd

Easy Lemon Curd

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This easy from-scratch lemon curd is deliciously tangy, creamy, and sweet. You only need 5 ingredients and it comes together on the stove in 5 minutes! Lemon curd works so well on cakes, croissants, scones or even plain old toast!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1 cup (approximately)

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (zest of 1 large lemon)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • a pinch of salt (skip if using salted butter)

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs. Do not put it over the heat yet. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Place the saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly with a whisk or spatula until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Turn all the way to low and add the butter. Stir until smooth. Take it off the heat.
  • Strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh strainer to catch any cooked bits of egg and the lemon zest. This will yield a very smooth lemon curd.
  • Refrigerate the lemon curd for it to set completely and store in air tight containers. The curd keeps fresh in the refrigerator for about 1 week.

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Notes

  • If you like your lemon curd more sweet and less tart, increase the sugar to anywhere between ½ – ⅔ cup.
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