Lemon Curd
This lemon curd recipe is the perfect dessert to make from scratch! Upgrade your home baking by adding this lemon curd filling from scratch! This recipe uses a few simple ingredients making for the perfect, easy recipe.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs and sugar until combined.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Heat over medium-low and cook until the sugar is dissolved, whisking constantly.
- Turn the heat to low and add in the butter.
- Whisk the mixture for 5-6 minutes or until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla.
- Run the curd through a fine mesh strainer into a storage container.
- Once cooled, cover and refrigerate.
Notes
- Keep the temperature low. Keeping the temperature low is vital for the perfect lemon curd!
- Customize the flavor. Level up your lemon curd with the addition of another flavor! Some of our favorites are orange, almond, and blueberry!
- Storage. Lemon curd can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.