Rich & Creamy Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is a jelly-like additive that adds a ton of flavour and vibrant colour to recipes such as cookies, cakes, tarts, etc. This rich and creamy Lemon Curd requires a few simple ingredients and comes together quickly. Make the lemon curd ahead of time and keep it in the fridge when needed.

Ways To Use The Rich & Creamy Lemon Curd

• This delicious spread fills up many flaky pastries, such as Danish or tarts.
• Lemon curd is also a perfect filling for thumbprint lemon cookies.
• This additive has a rich tangy flavour that balances the sweetness in the baking goods.
• Lemon curd is a delicious addition to a bowl of ice cream or berries. Lemon Meringue Pie is a delicious recipe that uses a lot of Rich & Creamy Lemon Curd.
• The ingredients include Lemon Zest and Juice, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, and Butter.

How To Make This Rich & Creamy Lemon Curd

• There are a few crucial steps to make luscious, Rich & Creamy Lemon Curd.
• Measure the ingredients accurately and watch the temperature using a Food Thermometer. This is important.
• Zest the lemon first. We need 2-3 tablespoons of fine lemon zest. Lemon Zester
• Mix the lemon zest with one cup of sugar. Massage these two ingredients with your clean hands for a couple of minutes. This releases the oil and the aroma in the lemon zest.
• Mix the eggs, yolk, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan. Place the pan on medium heat and whisk constantly. The mixture will start thickening, and you will eventually see some large boils. Whisk until the mixture reaches 120F to 140F.
• Remove it from the heat and run it through a fine strainer. Discard any remaining lemon pulps and eggs.

• Pour the mixture into a bowl and cover it with cling wrap. The cling wrap should touch the mixture.
• Let the bowl sit on the counter until the mixture temperature reaches 80F. Now add the butter in one tablespoon and whisk thoroughly after each addition. The mixture should not get cold. Otherwise, the butter will not melt.
• Mix in the vanilla extract and whisk well.
• Once more, cover the mixture with cling wrap touching it. Place the bowl in the fridge overnight.
• Transfer the curd into Mason jars and store.
• If you plan to use the curd in a few recipes, such as Lemon Curd Cookies No Chill Lemon Curd Cookies.

Other Lemony recipes:

Luscious Lemon Bars,

Fluffy Lemon Donuts,

Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes

Storing & Freezing

Storing: Lemon curd stays fresh in an air-tight container for up to a month and in the freezer for up to three months.

Disclaimer: I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

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