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Luscious Lemon Curd *made in 10 minutes or less!

Simple, silky, and stress-free! This Luscious Lemon Curd is the only summer curd recipe you will ever need! It is simple to make, requires only 5 ingredients, less than 10 minutes, and 1 whisk!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, French
Servings 1 cup

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Egg Yolks large
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Lemon Juice (~3 lemons)
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, over low heat, combine lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks.
  • Whisk mixture frequently as it heats. You will notice that the mixture begins to feel thicker – continue whisking! After about 7-8 minutes, the curd mixture will begin to leave a trail when lifted.
  • Add butter and whisk until fully melted. Add pinch of salt and whisk one final time. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer the hot lemon curd to a bowl/jar and cover to prevent film from forming (optionally: you can first strain the lemon curd to remove any residual fragments for an even smoother consistency!)
  • Cool completely at room temperature and then store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Sofia’s Tips:
  • I love to keep this curd frozen as an easy addition to summer desserts!
  • To freeze: Place in a freezer bag, push out air while sealing. Store for up to 6 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator for 2 hours, then transfer to a bowl. Stir a few times and voila! You have lemon curd that is as perfect as the day that you made it!
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