How to Make Simple Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is tart, tangy, and a perfect addition to any dessert or sweet. What's not to like? While it takes exotic-ly unique, it only uses  five ingredients. I love spreading it on my favorite butter cookies or drawing a lattice pattern on a freshly baked cake. It is so simple to whip up and the results are definitely rewarding. This recipe is a perfect addition to some other recipes, such as Puffy Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes or Homemade Croissants. Lemon curd is a nice addition to any dessert...or just as tasty when licked off the spoon :)

Enjoy the recipe! I hope you try it out.

Simple, delicious, tangy, sweet. Lemon curd is a perfect addition to any dessert...or on its own.

Step 1: Ingredients

Ingredients:

- 3  eggs

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice: 2 to to 3 lemons would probably suffice (and believe me, freshly squeezed lemon juice yields much better results than store bought lemon juice)

- 4 tablespoons (or half a stick) unsalted butter: make sure the butter is at room temperature and cut into cubes

- 1 tablespoon lemon zest: use a grater with the smallest holes and be sure not to get the white pith

Tip: Before juicing the lemons, zest them first. Grating the lemons are easiest when they are cold from the refrigerator. On the other hand, squeezing the lemons is the easiest when the lemons are a bit warmer. 

Comments

[JustOleLin]

Was searching for a good lemon curd recipe and came across yours.
Thanks!
It is gorgeous, very easy and already making my mouth water!! : )

[jen7714]

Thanks for such the nice comment!! :)

[ryoko1011]

Who says that the more complicated something is to make the tastier it is...you don't need loads of perservatives and god knows what else to have a delicious product..thanx for sharing hun :)

[jen7714]

Exactly! :) Natural is the way to go :) And thank you for the nice comment!

[lisascout]

Hi, I can't figure out how much this makes. Is it a cup, or more? Thanks

[jen7714]

I have to say I didn't measure, but maybe a bit more than a cup.

[Cortanege]

It looks amazing! I can't wait to try it! I was wandering if it's possible to can it so i don't have to keep it in the fridge but i'm afraid because of the egg and the butter. Do you know if such thing could be possible? Even with a pressure canner? Thank you!

[mguer133]

I'll give it a try and let you know.
Lemon curd has to be my favourite spread!

[jen7714]

Thanks! I would love that.

[jen7714]

Thank you so much! Hmmm that's a tough question. I think a pressure canner would work but I am not positive. Here's some more information.

[garnishrecipes]

I love lemon curd tarts! I'm so excited to find a tart-shell free recipe! I always have these ingredients at home.

[jen7714]

Me too! I happy to help :) I hope you try it...it is really simple.

[parafoil]

Would this work the same with limes? Lime Curd? Maybe a Keylime pie filling?

[jen7714]

Of course! Lemons were on sale at the local supermarket :) It would definitely work!

[mikeandre]

I can't wait to try this. 5 stars if it tastes as good as it looks :) Thanks for sharing this.

[jen7714]

Thank you for such the nice comment! Let me know how it works out! (I hope I get my five stars :)

[mikeasaurus]

Mmm, I love lemon curd!

[jen7714]

Haha me too :)

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That sounds so delicious! And I love that it seems so simple to make :)

[jen7714]

It definitely was! And it was very simple and quick too! Definitely worth a try, even if I do say so myself. :)