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A small glass jar filled with creamy lemon curd sits in a wicker basket, surrounded by whole and sliced fresh lemons—perfect inspiration for Yellow Food Board Ideas. A silver spoon rests nearby.

Lemon Curd Recipe

Silky, tangy homemade lemon curd that’s quick to make and perfect for spreading, filling, or topping your favorite desserts.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword How do you make lemon curd?, Lemon Curd, lemon curd recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 12 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest approximately 2 lemsons
  • 6 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the white sugar and eggs in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add in the fresh lemon juice and fresh lemon zest and whisk the lemon mixture until combined.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and slowly add in the butter one tablespoon at a time, allowing each tablespoon to melt before adding in the next tablespoon.
  4. Once all butter has been added, continue cooking for 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
  5. Remove the warm curd from the heat and allow to cool.
  6. Cover the final product with a piece of plastic wrap and transfer the lemon curd to the fridge and let it set for 2-3 hours. It will thicken as it sets.

Recipe Notes

Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, lemon curd will keep for about 1–2 weeks.