Easy Lemon Curd Recipe
This silky, sweet-tart lemon curd is rich, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes, or topping desserts. With just a few ingredients, you can whip it up in no time and store it for days of tangy delight.
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
- Whisk lemon juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a saucepan.
- Add butter cubes and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Continue until mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
- Strain curd through a fine sieve to remove zest and lumps.
- Pour into a jar and cool before refrigerating.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Use as a filling for pies, tarts, or layered cakes.
- Double the recipe if you want to make extra for gifting.