Description
Smooth, tangy homemade lemon curd made on the stovetop with fresh lemons, butter, and eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest from 3 lemons
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Microwave lemons briefly and roll to release juice
- Zest and juice lemons
- Whisk zest, juice, and sugar
- Whisk in eggs one at a time
- Cook mixture with butter over low heat, stirring constantly
- Cook until thickened
- Cool and refrigerate
Notes
- Use fresh lemons only
- Keep heat low and stir constantly
- Strain for extra smooth texture if desired
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg