Lemon Curd Recipe
Deliciously tart Lemon Curd is an easy treat, perfect for summer! Enjoy it as a dessert on its own or use it in pies and cakes.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 3 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 lb unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 extra large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice 3-4 lemons
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Remove the zest of 3 lemons with a grater or zester. Add to a food processor, and with the steel blade, pulse with sugar until fine.
- In a mixer, cream the butter and beat in the sugar/zest mixture.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, then add lemon juice and salt and mix to combine.
- Add to a saucepan on low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes or until thick.
- Remove from heat and cool or refrigerate.
Nutrition
Serving: 3g | Calories: 782kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 104g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg