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Easy Lemon Curd
Recipe
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Prep Time: 5 min
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, about 2 lemons
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
Cook Time: 7 min
Yields: 10-12 servings
What you need
Lemon Curd
What to do
1. In a large saucepan, over low heat, whisk eggs, sugar, salt, lemon zest and juice. Whisk fast until mix is pale and frothy. Add butter and continue whisking.
2. Whisk constantly for about 5 minutes. You will notice the mixture begin to thicken. Continue mixing until curd reaches desired consistency. If you have a kitchen thermometer, I usually recommend removing curd from the heat when it reaches 160-165 degrees. 3. Remove from heat and transfer curd to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap- make sure to touch the curd with the wrap- this prevents skin from forming! Let curd cool to room temperature. You can either refrigerate as is, or transfer to a jar and seal. Refrigerate until ready to use. Store in fridge for up to up to two weeks. For optimal freshness, use during the first week! You can also freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months!
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2. Whisk constantly for about 5 minutes. You will notice the mixture begin to thicken. Continue mixing until curd reaches desired consistency. If you have a kitchen thermometer, I usually recommend removing curd from the heat when it reaches 160-165 degrees. 3. Remove from heat and transfer curd to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap- make sure to touch the curd with the wrap- this prevents skin from forming! Let curd cool to room temperature. You can either refrigerate as is, or transfer to a jar and seal. Refrigerate until ready to use. Store in fridge for up to up to two weeks. For optimal freshness, use during the first week! You can also freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months!
If you try this recipe, I would love your feedback! Please leave a star rating, a comment below or on the reel in Instagram! Also please share what you made and tag @eatmaudes !! Thank you so much for stopping by and making yumminess with me!
Helpful tips
Here are some important Pro tips by Maude
- Use a silicone whisk while making this curd. If you use metal, because of the acidic lemon, your curd could have a metallic taste and that is no good! You can purchase a silicone whisk off of amazon. This is also a good whisk
- Lemon curd is so versatile! You can put this curd on toast, muffins, cakes, cheesecakes, shoot even ice cream! Its a delicious sauce to have in your fridge during the spring and summer months! <3
