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Creamiest Lemon Curd Recipe

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Silkiest Homemade Lemon Curd

This Silkiest Homemade Lemon Curd is a kitchen essential you’ll want to keep on hand. Its rich, creamy texture and bright citrus flavor make it perfect for both everyday treats and elegant desserts.

Spread it over warm scones, toast, or muffins for a luxurious breakfast, or use it as a tangy-sweet filling for cakes, tarts, cupcakes, and macarons. Once you try this smooth lemon curd, it’s likely to become a staple in your baking rotation.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Combine eggs and sugar
    In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is thoroughly blended and slightly pale.

    Creamiest Lemon Curd Recipe

  2. Add lemon juice and zest
    Pour in the fresh lemon juice and stir in the lemon zest. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and no streaks remain.

  3. Cook with butter
    Add the pieces of butter to the pan. Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk or heatproof spatula, until the curd thickens. This usually takes about 10 minutes.
    The curd is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and leaves a clear line when you run your finger through it.

  4. Strain the curd
    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately pour the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing gently with a spatula to remove any cooked egg bits and zest, for an ultra-smooth finish.

  5. Cover and chill
    Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the warm curd to prevent a skin from forming.
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled and set.

Serving Suggestions

Once chilled, your lemon curd is ready to enjoy. Try it:

  • Spread on scones, toast, crumpets, or muffins
  • Swirled into yogurt or layered in parfaits
  • As a filling for cakes, cupcakes, tarts, and macarons
  • Spoonfuls served alongside fresh berries or shortbread

This creamy, vibrant lemon curd delivers an intense citrus flavor and a beautifully smooth texture that will quickly make it a favorite in your kitchen.