Homemade Lemon Curd

Delicious Homemade Lemon Curd

Rich and creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness and tang, this homemade lemon curd is way better than any store-bought version.  Just 4 ingredients for this perfect curd recipe that can be used in so many ways!

What is Lemon Curd?

Lemon Curd is a sweet, creamy and tangy sauce, spread or filling.  It’s one of the first things I learnt to make in Home Economics class and I was so proud of my skills, that I’m pretty sure it was a Christmas gift for everyone I knew on more than one occasion!  Homemade Lemon Curd is delicious on Scones, as a spreading on toast or Homemade Crumpets, a topping for my delicious Pavlova, or even to sandwich between a beautiful Sponge Cake.  The uses for lemon curd are endless!

The perfect Lemon Curd recipe

• Is made with fresh lemons
• Contains free-range eggs, with extra yolks to add creaminess.
• Is always made with love
• Should be quick and simple to make

How to make a delicious Lemon Curd

All you need is some lemons, eggs, caster sugar and butter.  And about 20-30 minutes of stirring, which is actually very therapeutic.  Pretty simple, really!

• Place all of the ingredients into a heatproof bowl and sit it over a small saucepan of simmering water
• Gently whisk until the mixture thickens (around 20-25 minutes)
• Pour into glass jars, allow to cool, then seal with the lid and refrigerate

How long will my Lemon Curd last?

Stored in the refrigerator, Lemon Curd will last for about 2-3 weeks

Homemade Lemon Curd is Perfect for Gifting

Homemade lemon curd will keep up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator, so it’s the perfect thing for gifting!  It makes a delicious Christmas gift, Mother’s Day gift or just a thank you gift.  Lemon Curd will always be very well received!

More recipes for my Lemon Lovers

Here’s the perfect way to use your lemons:

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

No-Bake Lemon Slice

Lemon Delicious Puddings

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Lemon Curd

Rich and creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness and tang, this homemade lemon curd is way better than any store-bought version.  Just 4 ingredients is all you need!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Afternoon Tea, brunch, Dessert, fillings, sauces

Cuisine Australian, English

Servings 350 ml

Ingredients

  

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• 2 eggs I use XL eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 165 g caster sugar
• 80 g unsalted butter
• 2 lemons zested & juiced (¼ cup of juice)

Instructions

 

• Place all of the ingredients into a heatproof bowl and place over a saucepan of simmering water
• Whisk constantly until thick. This can take 20-25 mins. Just whisk gently, to prevent getting bits of cooked egg in your curd!
• Pour curd into jars and allow to cool, before putting the lid on
• Optional: you can strain the curd to remove the zest if you'd prefer, but this is not essential
• Stored in the refrigerator, the curd will last 2-3 weeks

Notes

Lemon Curd will thicken again as it cools

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