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lemon curd in a glass bowl on a teal striped towel with a lemon on a wooden cutting board

Lemon Curd

A delicious lemon curd that comes together quickly, has a nice strong lemon flavor, and is perfect for any dessert filling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • wire whisk, measuring cups & spoons, spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 C granulated sugar
  • 1/4 C fresh lemon juice
  • zest of one lemon

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan. Whisk together well. Turn heat to a low simmer and continue to cook and stir occasionally until it starts to thicken.
  • Be careful to watch this curd as it thickens. It can all of the sudden thicken and you don't want the bottom to burn. So as it starts to thicken, stir more frequently, and then constantly until it reaches its full thickness. The thickness of jelly in a doughnut is a good reference.
  • After it is done, remove from heat. Let cool for 20-30 minutes at room temperature. Then finish cooling in the refrigerator.
  • Use for any recipe calling for lemon curd.
Keyword cupcakes, dessert, dessert filling, egg yolks, lemon, lemon curd, lemon custard, macaroons