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Homemade Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd is a smooth, creamy citrus spread made with fresh lemon juice, zest, eggs, sugar, and butter. Its bright, tangy flavor and texture make it perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes, and pastries, or top it over cheesecakes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: British
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 75 g Granulated sugar
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 50 g Unsalted butter, diced

Equipment

  • 1 Thermomix or
  • 1 Cooking pot

Method
 

Instructions using a Thermomix:
  1. Place sugar and lemon peel in mixing bowl of the Thermomix then grind 20 sec/speed 10. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.
  2. Add eggs, butter and lemon juice then mix 10 sec/speed 6. Scrape down sides and lid of mixing bowl with spatula then cook 4 min/80C/speed 4. Check curd has thickened if not, prolong cooking time by 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a warm glass jar with airtight lid. Close immediately and leave to cool before placing in the fridge. Serve chilled.
How to Make Lemon Curd on the Stovetop:
  1. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  2. Cook Gently: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook while stirring constantly. The mixture will gradually thicken as it heats.
  3. Add Butter: Once the curd coats the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat and whisk in the butter until completely melted and incorporated.
  4. Chill: Transfer the lemon curd to a clean jar or container and allow it to cool befroe refrigerating.