3.26.2009

My Latest Obsession: Homemade Lemon Curd

I never thought I liked lemon curd. I actually thought it was sort of a weird concept. When I started testing cupcakes, I found that I wanted to fill my lemon meringue cupcake with lemon curd, so I would have to give it a try.

I looked around for a few recipes, and they all had the same components, so I created my own recipe with those in mind. The results were better than I could have imagined. Lemon curd is both sweet and light, delicious cold or slightly warmed on fresh toast. And I just feel happy eating it.

What are your thoughts on Lemon Curd? Are you a fan?


Lemon Curd
(fills about one mason jar)

2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
8 tbs butter (1 stick)
juice of 1-2 lemons

1. Combine all ingredients with a whisk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Check the thickness by drawing a line on the back of a wooden spoon- if the line stays, the curd is thick enough. Empty into a glass container and refrigerate until cool.
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 26, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    I've been seeing so many recipes for lemon curd recently and I really want to try it. Yours looks great!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    I've been wanting to try it. I love love love lemon meringue pie, and I envision the taste being rather similar. Yum!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    I love homemade lemon curd. It's easier to make than I thought it would be.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I love lemon curd. I use it in homemade salad dressings. YUMMY!

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  5. TeaLadyMarch 26, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    I love curd and have several different recipes I use. Some good, some great. It makes great filling and is perfect with scones.

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  6. The Food LibrarianMarch 28, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Me loving the lemon curd!! :) Yours looks fantastic!

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