The Easiest Lemon Curd Recipe
This Lemon Curd Recipe is made with just 4 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes! It's made by slowly cooking eggs, sugar, and fresh lemon juice on the stove, giving it a smooth, creamy texture. The balance of tart and sweet makes it perfect for filling cakes, spreading on scones, or adding to desserts. The result is a tangy, homemade curd that tastes like summertime.
Servings 10
Calories 82kcal
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice 5-6 lemons
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Add eggs and egg yolks to a saucepan and add sugar whisking until combined. Slowly whisk in the lemon juice.
- Place over low heat and whisk constantly for 10-15 minutes until it thickens. Don’t let it get too hot or the eggs will curdle. Once it has thickened, remove from the heat and whisk in butter. Let come to room temperature then refrigerate until needed. It will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- This makes 2 cups, the nutrition information is based on 1/4 cup serving size.
- Make sure to stir the custard mixture constantly, as we don't want the eggs to scramble.
- The curd will still be a little runny when warm. Let the curd thicken in the refrigerator before using.
