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Meyer Lemon Curd

Sweet, tangy, rich and creamy, learn how to make Meyer lemon curd in under 30 minutes with step-by-step instructions and photos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 73kcal
Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 whole egg yolks
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut in single tablespoon pieces

Instructions

  • Beat the egg yolks in bowl. 
  • Heat lemon juice, sugar and lemon zest in a saucepan over medium-low until warm.
  • Pour ¼ of the lemon juice mixture into the egg yolks and whisk to temper the eggs. Add another quarter of the lemon mixture to the egg yolks and whisk.
  • Combine the remaining lemon mixture and yolks in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
  • Add one piece of butter at a time, whisking until melted.  Continue adding the butter, one piece at a time, until it has all been incorporated.
  • Continue whisking until the whisk leaves lines across the mixture, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let cool on the counter for at least an hour.
  • After the mixture has cooled, place in a airtight container and store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

  1. ALWAYS use fresh lemon juice to make lemon curd.
  2. When heating the lemon juice mixture, it does not need to boil, it only needs to get warm enough that the sugar dissolves.
  3. When tempering the eggs, it is very important to add only a SMALL amount of the heated lemon juice mixture to the egg yolks at a time. This will help prevent the eggs from cooking.
  4. When adding the heated lemon juice mixture, make sure to be whisking constantly while you add any hot liquid.
  5. Whisk constantly while adding the pieces of butter to ensure the texture is ultra creamy.
  6. OPTIONAL: Strain through a mesh strainer or sieve to smooth out lumps and remove any pieces of zest to make your citrus curd ultra creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg