Description
Bright, tangy, and creamy, homemade lemon curd is a delightful treat that can elevate your breakfast, brunch, or dessert experience. Whether spread on warm toast, filling pastries, or topping cheesecake, this versatile lemon curd is easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors. The best part? Whipping up a batch takes only about 20 minutes! With its vibrant taste and no preservatives or artificial ingredients, you’ll wonder why you ever reached for store-bought versions. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet delicious recipe that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and eggs until smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute while continuing to stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat; add the unsalted butter and grated lemon rind. Stir until the butter melts completely.
- Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly before chilling in the refrigerator for at least six hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg