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    Home » Recipes » Fillings and Icings

    Lemon Curd

    Published: May 5, 2020 · Modified: Jan 11, 2025 by Emma Burton · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Lemon Curd is an easy tangy and creamy recipe that can be used for fillings, slices and cakes.

    Lemon curd in a glass with lemons in the background.

    A couple of weeks ago I posted my recipe fro Lemon Curd Shortbread Crumble and I decided to create separate recipe for the lemon curd in case you want the best tangy and creamy lemon curd for other treats!

    Lemon curd in a glass on a wood chopping board.
    Lemon curd and lemons on a wood board.

    The recipe for this lemon curd could not be simpler!

    One saucepan and glass bowl with a whisk is all that's needed.

    That and patience!

    Lemon curd on a spoon.

    The key is to take your time. Don't let the water boil hoping it will speed up the process. Keep it at a simmer or you risk cooking and scrambling the eggs.

    Also remember to keep whisking to ensure it all evenly cooks and you don't end up with lumps.

    Lemon curd in a glass on a wood board.

    I hope you enjoy the Lemon Curd and I truly hope you give this recipe a go and remember to rate and report back your results in the comments below. I love reading your comments! Also #lightscamerabake on Instagram for a chance to be featured and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel for fun baking videos!

    Lemon curd in a glass with lemons in the background.
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    Lemon Curd

    Lemon Curd is an easy tangy and creamy recipe that can be used for fillings, slices and cakes.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Chilling;1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 Cups
    Calories: 1470kcal
    Author: Emma Burton

    Ingredients

    • ¾ Cup Lemon Juice (177ml)
    • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Zest
    • ½ Cup Sugar (115g)
    • 3 Large Eggs
    • ½ Cup Butter (110g)
    Metric - US Conventional

    Instructions

    • In a glass bowl over medium saucepan of simmering water, whisk the eggs sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest together.
    • Continue whisking over a medium to high heat while the mixture starts to thicken.
    • Add the butter a piece or two at a time while whisking continuously.
    • Ensure you continue whisking throughout
    • Continue to cook the curd until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 10 minutes).
    • Remove from heat. (The curd will continue to thicken as it cools.)
    • Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, ensuring the plastic wrap touches the surface of your curd to stop it from forming a crust.
    • Place in the fridge until chilled.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Cups | Calories: 1470kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 63g | Cholesterol: 802mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 106g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 3mg
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