I use Lemon Curd in so many recipes – from cupcakes and cookies to cakes (like my Lemon and Raspberry Coffee Cake). For years, I would buy store lemon curd in jars, thinking that it would be too difficult to make my own. Well, how wrong was I? Not only is it quick and simple to make, it tastes 100 times better than the mass produced curd too.
All you have to do is juice some lemons and grate some lemon zest. Then simply heat these with sugar, egg yolks and butter until the lemon curd begins to thicken. Refrigerate until cold and then add it to your cakes, cookies, cupcakes, meringues – you name it! This lemon curd will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
To make Lemon Curd, you will need the following ingredients:
Place the lemon juice and zest in a double boiler along with the sugar, egg yolks and butter. (if you don’t have a double boiler, use a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water)
Whisk continuously while the lemon curd heats. It’s ready when the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 160°F)
Place the lemon curd mixture in a heat proof bowl and cover it with food wrap pressed right on top of the curd to ensure a film doesn’t develop. Refrigerate until cold.
Serve with your favorite sweet treats.
This Lemon Curd is so simple and tastes way better than store bought curd. I always have a batch in my refrigerator. Try making a batch soon and don’t forget to come back and leave a review below!
I made this lemon curd for my kids' cupcakes and they loved it! So easy and tastes 100% better than store bought.
Lemon curd is simple and so tasty! I’ve used it for cupcakes and it was a hit at my kid's birthday party. Everyone loved it.
Delicious!
Hice esta curd de limón y fue super fácil, sabe increíble en mis cupcakes.
Delicious! I made this lemon curd to fill my cupcakes for a friend's birthday and it was a hit. It's so fresh and bright, way better than store bought.
This lemon curd was a breeze to make and tasted so fresh! My family loved it.
So easy, so good!
Delicious! Made this for family gathering, everybody loves it! So easy to prepare.
Man, this Lemon Curd is the real deal! I used to think makin' it was a chore, but wow, it was super easy. My kids loved it on pancakes, and I made a killer lemon cake with it. Never goin' back to store-bought again!
Lemon curd rocks! Super easy to whip up, I used it for my kiddo's bday cupcakes. They were a hit! Never going back to store-bought again. Thanks for the fresh twist!
I made this lemon curd for my daughter’s birthday cupcakes, and it was a huge hit! So easy to whip up, and the flavor was unbelievably fresh. Never going back to store-bought again!
I made this lemon curd for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. It was so easy and delicious. I used it in my cupcakes, and it brought a fresh zing that I’ve never had from store-bought ones. Will definitely be making it again for future occasions.
Thank you! Approved!
