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Easy Lemon Curd

This easy lemon curd recipe is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, made with whole eggs for a rich and smooth texture. It's incredibly simple to make and comes together in just minutes!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter diced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place eggs, sugar, salt, juice, and zest in a medium saucepan. Do not put it over the heat yet. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
  2. Place over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Turn all the way to low and add the butter. Stir until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and strain into jar(s). Makes just shy of 2 cups.

Notes

This lemon curd is incredibly versatile. Use it as a filling for tarts, cakes, and pies, or simply spread it on toast or scones. It's also delicious dolloped on yogurt or ice cream!