How to Make Lemon Curd?

How to make lemon curd you ask? Actually, very easily...by following this simple lemon curd recipe.

So what is lemon curd exactly?

Lemon curd - not to be confused with "lemon crud" as my 7 year old did the other day! - is a rich spread made with...you guessed it...lemons...hence the name. You could potentially use other fruits from the citrus family.

Lemon is associate with tea time in England - Great Britain. It is most often used on scones and on other foods. You can successfully use it as a filling for some other dessert recipes such as tarts, pies and cakes.

So try this recipe, it is truly the best lemon curd recipe and then come back to leave your review.

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Best Lemon Curd Recipe Ingredients

1 cup of granulated sugar

1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice - about 5 to 6 lemons

2 whole eggs

2 tablespoons of butter

Method for Best Lemon Curd Recipe

In a stand mixer - or with a hand held mixer - combine the sugar and the eggs on high until the mixture is very frothy. Add the lemon juice and combine. Your mixture will curdle.

Pour this mixture into a saucepan and place it on medium to high heat. From this point on, you must not leave this mixture unattended. With a whisk continually mix the sauce until it thickens. When it has thickened, pull it off the stove and add the butter. Combine until it is melted.

Pour unto a container and immediately place a plastic film over your lemon curd so that a skin does not form. Place into the fridge and cool completely before using. Your lemon curd will thicken more as it sits.