Homemade Lemon Curd

Homemade Lemon Curd: Classic lemon curd that’s wonderfully tart, sweet, and smooth. Delicious spread on scones or used to fill cakes and tarts.

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings:12

This homemade lemon curd recipe is sweet, tart, and silky smooth. The rich and creamy spread is full of bright flavor that’s impossible to resist.

What Is Lemon Curd?

Lemon curd is a custard-like dessert spread or topping made with lemon juice and zest, sugar egg yolks, and butter.

How to Make Homemade Lemon Curd

How do you use lemon curd? Let us count the ways! As a topping, lemon curd is the perfect complement for everything from scones and pancakes to cheesecake and ice cream. It also works well as a filling — consider using it in crepes, pastries, tarts, or in between cake layers. Of course, we wouldn’t judge you if you ate it with a spoon.

How Long Does Lemon Curd Last?

If the homemade lemon curd is stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it should last for about one month.

Can You Freeze Lemon Curd?

Yes, lemon curd freezes quite well. Freeze the curd for up to one year. Thaw in the refrigerator for about 24 hours before you need to use it.

Tips and Praise

“This was the first time I’ve ever made a lemon curd, and it was spectacular,” says doll. “I love lemon desserts, mind you, but this is so quick and requires minimal ingredients; it would be easy to whip together if you had unexpected guests. It’s lovely cold or hot off the stove.”

“I made this as a topping for a lemon meringue cheesecake,” according to cherylhof. “It was pretty simple and was delicious. Very tart! I creamed the ingredients together before heating, and there were no issues with the eggs curdling.”

“Yum yum yum,” raves Alida. “My favorite way to eat this is on hot buttered toast or mixed with cream cheese for cake filling.”

Ingredients

• ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Combine lemon juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon zest in a 2-quart saucepan.
3. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling, until mixture starts to get thick and bubbles rise to the surface, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Remove saucepan from the heat; transfer curd into a large bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap on top to prevent a skin forming. The curd will thicken more as it cools. Store in the refrigerator.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138	Calories
9g	Fat
14g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 19mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 39mg	1%