Heavenly Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

Discover how to create a silky smooth and irresistibly sweet/tart homemade lemon curd using only 5 basic ingredients. This easy recipe allows you to enjoy the creamy goodness on scones, ice cream, or straight off a spoon.

Heavenly Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

Ingredients:

  • Eggs and egg yolks
  • Granulated sugar
  • Fresh lemon juice and zest
  • Unsalted butter
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Cook the custard over low heat until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and smooth.
  4. Strain mixture to remove any lumps or zest.
  5. Allow to cool before refrigerating for a few hours to set.
  6. Enjoy the heavenly homemade lemon curd on your favorite treats!
    Heavenly Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

    Heavenly Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

    Discover how to create a silky smooth and irresistibly sweet/tart homemade lemon curd using only 5 basic ingredients. This easy recipe allows you to enjoy the creamy goodness on scones, ice cream, or straight off a spoon.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • Eggs and egg yolks
    • Granulated sugar
    • Fresh lemon juice and zest
    • Unsalted butter
    • A pinch of salt

    Instructions
     

    • Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt in a saucepan.
    • Cook the custard over low heat until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
    • Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and smooth.
    • Strain mixture to remove any lumps or zest.
    • Allow to cool before refrigerating for a few hours to set.
    • Enjoy the heavenly homemade lemon curd on your favorite treats!

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