Description
Silky smooth lemon curd brings Mediterranean sunshine to your dessert table with bright, zesty flavor. Creamy citrus magic makes weekend baking pure pleasure for passionate home cooks seeking refreshing sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cubed
Citrus Components:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Sweetener:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) white sugar
Instructions
- Combine freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar in a saucepan, gently warming over low heat until sugar completely dissolves, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Introduce room-temperature butter to the mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated and creating a glossy, unified texture.
- In a separate mixing bowl, crack eggs and whisk thoroughly, then gradually stream the warm lemon mixture into the eggs, whisking vigorously to prevent curdling and ensure a silky consistency.
- Transfer the tempered egg-lemon mixture back to the saucepan, cooking over low heat and stirring consistently with a wooden spoon for approximately 8-10 minutes until the curd thickens and coats the back of the utensil.
- Remove from heat and fold in fragrant lemon zest, then carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean ceramic bowl to achieve a velvety, seed-free texture.
- Allow the lemon curd to cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then decant into sterilized glass jars, sealing and refrigerating until the curd sets and becomes spreadable, typically within 2-3 hours.
Notes
- Prevent curdling by tempering eggs gradually with warm lemon mixture, ensuring smooth texture.
- Use fresh, organic lemons for vibrant, intense flavor and maximum zest extraction.
- Strain curd through fine-mesh sieve to remove any potential egg scramble bits, creating silky consistency.
- Store in airtight containers for up to one week in refrigerator, perfect for spreading on toast or filling pastries.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg