Description
This easy lemon curd recipe is creamy, delicious and so refreshing. Perfect for dessert or breakfast! Ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 9 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Mix the sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is hot but not yet boiling.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
- Slowly pour a little (about 1/3) of the hot sugar mixture into the bowl and whisk continuously.
- Transfer all of the egg mixtures into the saucepan, whisking to combine, over medium heat.
- Cut the butter into slices the size of a tablespoon and add them to the hot mixture. Stir until the butter melts and thickens the mixture.
- Pour through a mesh sieve into canning jars or a large bowl. The mixture will fill 2 half-pint jars (1 pint total).
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Sauces
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 80