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Ready to talk about lemon curd? I have tried a few lemon curd recipes, but they were either too tart, too sweet, or too eggy. This one not only tastes delicious, but it is really easy to make.

lemon curd recipe

Did y’all have a good weekend? We had a fabulous one. We are doing the big pre-move purge. There is something very rewarding about downsizing and organizing. I like moving to a new place and being semi-organized when we get there. It makes the whole process so much easier. The kids seem to adjust faster, and usually, on the first night, we are all sleeping in our own beds. It takes far less time to unpack this way, and then we can move on and start to explore our new hometown. The best part of a new town is exploring it as if you’re a tourist. We try to treat each place we live that way, and we really get so much out of it. As crazy as this life is, we truly have been blessed to have the experiences that we have had because of it.

Kansas has been an experience, a one-year move is tough. As soon as you get your wits about yourself and start to make a life for yourself, it is time to go. Kansas has grown on me, we got off to a rocky start. I do not love base living and feel like a fish out of water most days, but I have fallen in love with Kansas City. It is about 45 minutes from us, and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite cities. This weekend one of my friends came to visit, and while I love cooking for people, I also love getting out of Dodge and trying one of the many amazing restaurants Kansas City has to offer. We hit up The Westside Local and had a great dinner. It was a great weekend.

Ready to talk about lemon curd? I have tried a few lemon curd recipes, but they were either too tart, too sweet, or too eggy. This recipe from Ina Garten is just about perfect. This one not only tastes delicious, but it is really easy to make. What do you do with lemon curd? Well, it is great on a scone, a filling for a tart, swirled into yogurt, or simply on a spoon. I just might have a great idea on how to use this lemon curd in the next few days, so be sure to check back. I promise you, it is worth it.

Lemon Curd Ingredients //

  • 3 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • pinch salt
lemon curd recipe

How to Make // The Steps

Step 1: Peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler. Add the zest to the bowl of the food processor.

lemon curd recipe

Step 2: Pulse until the sugar is very finely minced. The oils will come out and flavor the sugar.

lemon curd recipe

Step 3: Add the butter to the food processor.

lemon curd recipe

Step 4: Add the butter and cream until it comes together.

lemon curd recipe

Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time, with the machine running.

lemon curd recipe

Step 6: Add the lemon juice and salt. Mix until the mixture is pale yellow.

lemon curd recipe

Step 7: Add the mixture to a saucepan. Cook over low heat until it thickens.

lemon curd recipe

Step 8: You need to stir the whole time, it takes about 10 minutes. I do the important stuff while I am stirring, like read People.com. You know, catch up on the news.

lemon curd recipe

Step 9: You will know that it is ready when you dip a wooden spoon into the lemon curd, drag your finger across it, and if the line stays, it is thick enough.

lemon curd recipe

Transfer to a container and keep it in the fridge.

lemon curd recipe
lemon curd recipe

Lemon Curd

Yield: 1 cups

Step-by-step instructions for making tangy and creamy homemade lemon curd.

Ingredients

  • 3 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler. Add the zest to the bowl of the food processor.
  2. Pulse until the sugar is very finely minced. The oils will come out and flavor the sugar.
  3. Add the butter to the food processor.
  4. Add the butter and cream until it comes together.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, with the machine running.
  6. Add the lemon juice and salt. Mix until the mixture is pale yellow.
  7. Add the mixture to a saucepan. Cook over low heat until it thickens.
  8. You need to stir the whole time, it takes about 10 minutes.
  9. You will know that it is ready when you dip a wooden spoon into the lemon curd, drag your finger across, and if the line stays, it is thick enough.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g

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Arezoo

Sunday 31st of January 2021

Hi bree I have made lemon cord today. it looks nice and It is thick enough but I can not get rid of the eggy smell of it. Can you please give me some advise or tips to fix my lemon cord? Thank you.

Bree Hester

Tuesday 2nd of February 2021

I would mix it with something really sweet to cut it? But I don't think that it should have a really eggy smell to it.

Fran

Saturday 21st of April 2018

Can I make lemon curd in my ninja? I do not have a food processor. What can I use instead?

bakedbree

Monday 30th of April 2018

I would make it the more traditional way. I don't think that there is enough room in a Ninja.

Jodine Ducs

Monday 10th of February 2014

Bree, This and your sugar cookie recipe are my all time favorites. I have made each of them time and time again.

Love your posts...love that your food is normal, regular food that family's eat!!

Angelina

Tuesday 21st of May 2013

I'm scared of making lemon curd! I've made it so, so many times before and it smells and tastes way too eggy! I think lemon curd should taste just...lemony and not eggy. I don't scramble anything, I strain, I cook at a low heat, I look everywhere for recipes...can you help me? And what does this lemon curd taste like? Don't want to waste any more eggs...I'm considering your recipe so please help! Thanks!

bakedbree

Thursday 23rd of May 2013

Lemon curd has a lot of eggs, so it will taste a bit eggy. That being said, I don't like eggy tasting food, but this was perfect for me.

Donna Morris

Sunday 24th of February 2013

Just tasted my lemon curd following your recipe. Thankyou its delicious.

bakedbree

Sunday 24th of February 2013

I am glad that you liked it!

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