How to Make Lemon Curd

Learn how to make lemon curd using fresh ingredients with this easy recipe for a delicious citrus dessert.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings jar

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

double boiler
Whisk
jar

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 large egg yolks (for thicker lemon curd, see Note on eggs)
⅔ cup granulated sugar 134g
1 Tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
⅛ teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter [softened to room temperature](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/room-temperature-butter/) and cut into 6 pieces

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Fill the bottom pot of your double boiler with 1–2 inches of water. Place on high heat. Once boiling, reduce to low heat to maintain a simmer.
Place egg yolks, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt into the top pot of your double boiler. Whisk until blended, and continue whisking as it cooks for about 10 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and whisk in the sliced butter until melted. Pour into a jar or bowl, covering with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
Refrigerate the curd for up to about 10 days.

Notes

For longer storage, you can freeze the curd up to 3–6 months. Do not use bottled lemon juice; use fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Feel free to run the finished lemon curd through a fine mesh sieve if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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