Lemon Curd
Try our homemade, fail-proof lemon curd recipe. It's perfectly balanced, both sweet and tangy. Great staple recipe for cheesecakes, cake filling or layered desserts, and any lemon lover in your life.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 911kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
- Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add egg yolks, lemon juice, zest, and salt, whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted and glossy.
- Let it cool to room temperature before using.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 911kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 641mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 103g | Vitamin A: 1795IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg