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Easy Lemon Curd
Make your own easy lemon curd with this simple recipe. Perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or adding a tangy twist to desserts.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 egg yolks
- 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 lemon zest ((see notes))
- ½ cup lemon juice ((see notes))
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Cut the butter into slices and set aside
- 2
Zest the 2 lemons and set zest aside
- 3
Juice the lemons and place the juice, zest and butter in your double boiler.
- 4
When the butter starts to melt, add the powdered sugar and stir till it dissolves.
- 5
Slowly start pouring in the egg yolks, whisking vigorously and continuously till the mixture thickens. (see notes)
- 6
Spoon the mixture into sterilized jars, cover and cool to room temperature before refrigeration.