Perfect Lemon Curd Recipe
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Perfect Lemon Curd

By: TAWNIE44 
"Wonderfully tart, classic English lemon curd ... perfect with scones and tea."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (116)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
16 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 2/3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed

Directions

  1. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to hold marks from whisk, and first bubble appears on surface, about 6 minutes.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • You can make curd up to one week ahead of use. Cover surface with plastic wrap, and store in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 138 | Total Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 73mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2004 by SIDCAES   view full review
I read a lot of reviews with concerns about 'scrambled eggs' which is common when eggs are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by susan   view full review
I have made this several times now. I omit the zest and use 1/2 stick butter=1/4 cup. To avoid...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2004 by PEACHY28   view full review
I haven't made Lemon Curd yet, but I'm puzzled by comments about the cooked eggs. To keep the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by AcadiaBoi   view full review
Word to the wise, this recipe is great, and easy to make.. but don't make the mistake of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by SHIRLEYMACRINA   view full review
This is a pretty classic lemon curd, although some recipes would add more butter and use only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
I love lemon curd and have never made it at home because I thought it would be too much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by luv2bake   view full review
I picked a huge load of lemons over Thanksgiving with plans to make lemon curd. I set about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2003 by LISUTE   view full review
Outstanding!! I'm not sure what the problem was for the other reviewers--I had success with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2003 by Kristal S   view full review
One word...YUMMY! It is important to cook on low heat stirring constantly until thick. If a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2003 by BJTOCA   view full review
incompleted directions. Egg white cooked and left pieces in the custard

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