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Lemon Curd Recipe

A tangy and sweet lemon curd perfect for desserts or as a spread.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions 

  1. In a saucepan, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly add the lemon mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly.
  3. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted. Strain the curd through a sieve into a bowl.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Lemon Curd
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