Lemon Curd
Lemon Curd is an easy tangy and creamy recipe that can be used for fillings, slices and cakes.
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 1470kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Lemon Juice (177ml)
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon Zest
- ½ Cup Sugar (115g)
- 3 Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Butter (110g)
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