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Perfect Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is deliciously tart, sweet, and silky smooth. Make this easy homemade lemon curd with just 5 ingredients in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Jam / Jelly
Cuisine: English, British
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and set up a small saucepan and a heatproof bowl.
  2. In the bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth and pale.
  3. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt, blending into the egg mixture.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat; pour in the lemon-egg mixture.
  5. Whisk constantly for 4–5 minutes, until the curd thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove from heat and immediately whisk in cubed butter until melted and silky.
  7. Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
  8. Transfer to a jar, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, and refrigerate until chilled.
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