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PERFECT LEMON CURD



Perfect Lemon Curd image

Wonderfully tart, classic English lemon curd...perfect with scones and tea.

Provided by TAWNIE44

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 21m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
¾ cup sugar
3 eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to hold marks from whisk, and first bubble appears on surface, about 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 13 g

PERFECT LEMON CURD



Perfect Lemon Curd image

I finally took my mother's advice and tried the microwave method for making lemon curd. She always said it was foolproof and she was right! Couldn't have been easier, and it's creamy, tart and delicious.

Provided by Stacey Norwood

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c lemon juice, fresh
1/2 c butter, cubed
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Strain lemon juice through a fine sieve to remove any pulp or seeds.
  • 2. In a microwave-safe glass bowl, melt butter. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, sugar and eggs.
  • 3. Slowly whisk lemon juice mixture into butter, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  • 4. Microwave on HIGH at 1-minute intervals, whisking well, until curd coats the back of a spoon. Three to four rounds in the microwave should do it.

FOOL-PROOF PERFECT LEMON CURD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Fool-Proof Perfect Lemon Curd Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs grated lemon zest
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until thick enough to hold marks from whisk, and first bubble appears on surface, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. The curd can be stored in the refrigerator, in a tight-fitting jar, for up to one week.

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