Lemon Curd

Name: Lemon Curd
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-2/3 cups
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 1-2/3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

A classic lemon curd recipe belongs in every baker's repertoire. Five basic ingredients turn your favorite citrus into a creamy, sweet spread you can use in almost any recipe, from buttered toast to layered cake.

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk eggs, sugar and lemon juice until blended. Add butter and lemon zest; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 110 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Lemon curd is a scrumptious spread for scones, biscuits or other baked goods. You can find it in larger grocery stores alongside the jams and jellies or with the baking supplies, but we like making this lemon curd recipe from scratch. —Mark Hagen, West Allis, Wisconsin

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