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Lemon Curd Recipe

This lemon curd is tangy, sweet, and perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 units Eggs
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Butter cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest grated

Instructions 

  1. In a saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in butter and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Keywords

Curd, Gluten-Free, Lemon
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