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    Easy Lemon Curd Recipe with 5 Ingredients

    Published: Jan 31, 2012 · Modified: Jun 4, 2021 by Candi Elm

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    A deliciously tart and sweet Lemon curd recipe for your scones, cupcakes, and more with 5 ingredients.

    I adore this easy lemon curd recipe. I have been making it for the last 7 years. It started when I owned a small tearoom and I served it each day with these cream scones. Besides Lemon Curd, you can also make Lime Curd.  If you love lemon recipes visit my favorite lemon recipe page

    Delicious Lemon Curd Recipe

    Lemon Curd in a glass jar

    It’s pretty easy to make this curd, just a little time-consuming. You can serve it with scones, put it on cake, cookies, and fill cupcakes with it. There is endless fun you can have with lemon curd. It will last about 3 weeks refrigerated or you can even freeze it for later.

    I like to jar it up and give it as gifts. I don’t have a picture here, but you can put a cute label on it and send it on its merry way. Your friends will love you for it.

    Lemon Curd was brought over by the colonists from England, where it is known as lemon cheese or lemon butter. I found this recipe from Rose Beranbaum’s Cake Bible. There are many versions around, so experiment and find one that works for you.

    Lemon Curd
     

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    Lemon Curd Recipe

    A deliciously tart and sweet Lemon curd recipe for your scones, cupcakes and more with only 5 ingredients.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 67kcal
    Author Candi

    Ingredients

    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons Sugar
    • 2 Lemons Juiced
    • 4 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted (1/2 stick)
    • 2 Teaspoons zest
    • pinch salt

    Instructions

    • In a heavy saucepan, beat the yolks and sugar until well blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the lemon zest.
    • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened and resembling a thin hollandaise sauce, which thickly coats the back of a wooden spoon but is still liquid enough to pour.
    • The mixture will change and become opaque and begin to take on a yellow color. It must not be allowed to boil or it will curdle.
    • You may have to remove the pan when you see steam for a moment and then replace it. When the curd has thickened, pour immediately through a strainer and add the zest. Discard the remaining residue. Pour into an airtight container and let cool. It will continue to thicken.

    Notes

    The hardest part of this is not allowing it to curdle. Remember to keep the temp medium-low and constantly stir.
    If you want to make this refined sugar free, you can substitute the sugar for erythritol. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Tips for making no fail Lemon Curd

    The hardest part of this is not allowing it to curdle. Remember to keep the temp medium-low and constantly stir. I know you will enjoy this lemon curd recipe. Sign up above to receive future recipes, get tea party tips or follow along on Pinterest.

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is a wife and mom who shares how you can simply create a sweet life with weekly encouragement, recipes, household budgeting, and organizing tips. She currently lives in Southern California while blogging, baking, and living life to the fullest.

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    1. Kimberly says

      January 31, 2012 at 4:07 am

      I love lemon curd too … I've never made it myself so I can't wait to try your recipe!
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      • candielm says

        January 31, 2012 at 11:19 pm

        Let me know how it comes out.

        Reply
    2. candielm says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:19 pm

      that sounds like fun. I guess you have to keep a lot in the house.

      Reply
    3. Marie Noelle says

      January 31, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      Oh god! I LOVE lemon curd! I never tried to make some but I think I will!
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      • candielm says

        January 31, 2012 at 11:19 pm

        Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    4. NighLon says

      February 01, 2012 at 2:49 am

      I have to try that – my little man LOVES lemon!
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    5. Bibi says

      January 31, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      I love lemon curd, but I have to admit…..I never made it before. I am always worried about the curdle issue. I have to face my fear one of these days.
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      • candielm says

        January 31, 2012 at 11:20 pm

        I have had several experiences with the curdling, but I keep doing it. Just watch the temp and straining gets rid of all the eggs that curdled.

        Reply
    6. Trianna says

      January 31, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      Lemon curd is delicious! My aunt makes it for us all the time, we love it so much. She also used the Cake Bible, but of course put her own spin on it. Thanks for sharing!
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      • candielm says

        January 31, 2012 at 11:21 pm

        I put my own spin on it when I make it to sell. I like it really lemony.

        Reply
    7. Alexis Grace says

      February 01, 2012 at 8:26 am

      I am not a huge lemon curd person— but maybe I have never had a good version……..

      Reply
    8. Christina says

      August 08, 2014 at 8:47 am

      I have never made lemon curd. I definitely need to try this recipe!
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    9. Mitzi says

      August 08, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      I love anything lemon, so can't wait to try this one!
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    10. Heather M says

      August 08, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      I love lemon curd. Can't wait to try this recipe.
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    11. domain says

      October 22, 2014 at 7:17 pm

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    12. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

      April 02, 2015 at 11:24 am

      How have I never made this before??? I adore lemons and can’t get enough of them. This is such a great bonus to add on any sort of muffin or scone.

      Reply

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