Easy Lemon Curd

Tangy lemon curd is a perfect topping for desserts, including Blueberry Panna Cotta.

Makes: 1 ½ cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Mississippi Farm Country

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat with a whisk until thickened.
  2. Remove from heat as soon as curd is thick enough to coat a spoon. This can be made several days ahead of serving.
  3. Spoon over sweet desserts like Blueberry Panna Cotta.

Tips & Notes

To get the maximum amount of juice from a lemon, simply microwave the lemon for 10 seconds before juicing. Or, roll on countertop for 10 seconds before juicing.

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