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white bowl full of lemon curd, with a silver spoon and other whole and cut lemons, on a wooden tray
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Curd

A tangy dessert topping that's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rachel

Ingredients

  • 75 g sugar
  • 50 g egg (whole)
  • 56 g butter cut into smaller pieces
  • 2 g lemon zest
  • 46 g lemon juice fresh

Instructions

  • Break egg in pan, whisk well
  • Add remaining ingredients, place pan over medium heat
  • Whisk continuously, bringing to a boil
  • Continue whisking while gently boiling for 10-12 minutes
  • Remove from heat and pour into fine mesh sieve
  • Cool strained curd to room temperature, then cover and store in refrigerator.

Notes

Curd can be frozen for up to a year. To thaw, place in refrigerator for 24 hours.