Name: How to Make Lemon Curd
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 5 egg yolks (( large, organic, free range)); 0.5 c granulated sugar; 0.5 c freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 lemon (zest only); 5 tbsp salted butter ((cut into pieces)); 1.5 c blackberries ((optional))

A foolproof, easy, step by step guide on how to make the best lemon curd at home.

A fruit spread made with only the freshest organic, free range egg yolks, freshly squeezed lemon juice, zest, sugar and butter!

Don’t skip the butter ok ? It will make things silky and smooth, and rich and amazing!

Like a lemon pudding, but I swear it’s even better.

No gelatin and no yuckies! Duhhhh!

Technically a custardy fruit curd, it can also be made with oranges, tangerines, limes, mango and berries.

Lemon curd uses:

as cake filling in this Italian lemon olive oil cake with mascarpone
best lemon bars
as a chilled dessert loaded with berries (recipe follows)
on puff pastry, tarts and cookies with berries
lemon pie
on crepes
as filling for eclairs and muffins
make parfaits with granola and ricotta

To make your lemon curd thicken nicely without curdling, you must cook it on steam in a double boiler, never on direct flame.

Blue Bowl of Lemon Curd with Blackberries, Basil and Powdered Sugar

How to Make Lemon Curd

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

An easy step by step guide on how to make the best lemon curd at home.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 people

Author: Florentina

Ingredients

5 egg yolks ( large, organic, free range)
0.5 c granulated sugar
0.5 c freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 lemon (zest only)
5 tbsp salted butter (cut into pieces)
1.5 c blackberries (optional)

Instructions

Heat up about 2 inches of water in the bottom of a double boiler.
Add the egg yolks and sugar to the top pan of the double boiler and whisk well to combine. Whisk in the lemon juice and place it on top of the steam, making sure the bottom doesn't touch the simmering water below.
Continue to gently whisk for a few minutes making sure the curd doesn’t stick to the bottom. About 10 minutes, until it thickens up enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Remove pan from the steam and whisk in the cold butter until melted. Add the lemon zest and stir to combine.
Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, making sure it touches the surface. This will prevent the curd from forming a crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve chilled in dessert bowls with blackberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.