Description
Enjoy the delightful flavor of homemade lemon curd, crafted from fresh lemon juice, eggs, and butter. This simple yet flavorful recipe is ideal for spreading on toast or using as a filling for pastries. A must-try for anyone seeking a quick, delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add the cubed butter and lemon zest to the mixture.
- Continue whisking constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Pour the mixture into a small bowl and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Cover and refrigerate until cold.
Notes
Make sure to whisk constantly to prevent eggs from scrambling.
For a smoother texture, strain the mixture after cooking to remove any lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 63mg