Master How to Make Lemon Curd: Simple, Delicious Recipe!
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:1 jar 1x
Description
Learn to create tart, creamy lemon curd with this easy recipe. Perfect for desserts or as a filling. Enjoy the zesty flavor in your dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
4 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Lavender or rosemary sprigs (optional)
Fresh berries (for garnish)
Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
Set up your double boiler: If you don't have one, a heatproof bowl nestled on top of a saucepan of simmering water works just fine. The key here is gentle heat!
Mix the yolks and sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth and creamy. This will help combine everything later.
Add in juice and zest: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest. At this point, your kitchen will smell heavenly!
Heat it up: Place the bowl over your simmering water. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens—this should take about 8-10 minutes.
Add the butter: Once thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in the butter until completely melted and incorporated.
Strain (optional): For an extra smooth curd, pour it through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any little bits of zest or cooked egg.
Cool: Let it cool for a bit before transferring to jars. Once cool, store it in the fridge. It’s best enjoyed chilled!
Notes
A delightful lemon curd recipe that captures the essence of summer in a jar, perfect for spreading, filling desserts, or enjoying by the spoonful.
