Description
Homemade lemon curd sparkles with zesty brilliance, offering a silky-smooth citrus spread perfect for desserts. Rich French technique combines eggs, sugar, butter, and fresh lemon juice into a luxurious condiment you will adore spreading on scones or using in pastry fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large lemons (zest and juice)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Butter and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine tangy lemon zest, vibrant juice, granulated sweetener, and eggs in a heatproof vessel, whisking until achieving a harmonious, silky texture.
- Create a double boiler by positioning the mixing bowl atop a pot with gently simmering water, ensuring the bowl hovers above the water’s surface without direct contact.
- Introduce small butter cubes and a delicate pinch of salt into the citrusy mixture, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
- Maintain a gentle heat, constantly stirring and monitoring the transformation as the liquid gradually thickens, developing a luxurious custard-like consistency that elegantly coats the back of a utensil (approximately 10-15 minutes at low temperature).
- Once the curd reaches a perfect, velvety texture, promptly remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve, eliminating any potential egg protein clusters or zest fragments.
- Allow the luminous lemon curd to cool completely at room temperature, preventing condensation and maintaining its pristine texture.
- Transfer the smooth, vibrant spread into pristine glass containers, sealing tightly and refrigerating for optimal preservation up to two weeks.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create a smooth, lump-free curd.
- Use fresh, organic lemons for the most vibrant and intense citrus flavor.
- Stir continuously while cooking to prevent scrambling eggs and achieve a silky texture.
- Strain the curd immediately after cooking to remove any potential egg bits and create a perfectly smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg