American•indulgent
Lemon Curd
Tangy and sweet lemon custard.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 Cup Sugar ((100g))
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh lemon zest (from about 2 medium lemons)
- 1 Large Egg at room temperature
- 2 Large Egg yolks at room temperature
- 1/2 Cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice ((120ml))
- 6 Tablespoons Unsalted butter cut into 1/4-inch pieces ((85g))
Instructions
- 1
Tun the lemon zest into the sugar.
- 2
Mix the egg and egg yolks into the sugar.
- 3
Mix in the lemon juice.
- 4
Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over low heat, while constantly stirring until the mixture has thickened and coats the wooden spoon you are using.
- 5
Run the curd through a sieve over a bowl.
- 6
Add the butter and gently stir until the butter is completely melted.
- 7
Allow the curd to cool, then use or refrigerate for up to five days.