CLASSIC LEMON CURD
By constantly stirring the mixture, you'll end up with luscious, velvety smooth curd. Store lemon curd in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Provided by Donna Hay
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Condiment/Spread Condiment Dessert Lemon Juice Lemon Butter Egg
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, lemon rind and lemon juice in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, 3 pieces at a time, stirring continuously until melted.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for a further 4-6 minutes or until the curd has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Immediately strain into a heatproof bowl, discarding any solids. Allow to cool slightly and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
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Ocen Innocent
[email protected]This lemon curd is divine! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I've used it on everything from toast to pancakes to ice cream. It's always a hit!
Sk Alip
[email protected]This lemon curd is so good! I love the tangy flavor. It's perfect on toast or scones.
Geetha Somaru
[email protected]I've never made lemon curd before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out perfectly and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again!
Willette Haines
[email protected]This lemon curd is delicious! It has a great balance of tartness and sweetness. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sk 107 Balochi Status
[email protected]I love this lemon curd! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I use it on everything from toast to pancakes to waffles. It's also great in pies and tarts. I highly recommend this recipe!
Abnormal Mold
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lemon curd turned out great! It was the perfect consistency and flavor. I used it to fill a lemon tart and it was a huge success.
Ahmmad Hossain
[email protected]This lemon curd was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still very good. I added a little bit of sugar to it and it was perfect. I used it to fill a lemon meringue pie and it was a hit!
Salam Bi
[email protected]Meh.
Mary George
[email protected]I've tried many lemon curd recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's incredibly easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that it's not too tart and not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors. I've used it on toast, scones, and even
Mr Roxen
[email protected]Not bad!
DXB Creative
[email protected]This was my first time making lemon curd, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was incredibly easy to make and the results were stunning. The curd was thick and creamy, with a beautiful lemony flavor. I can't wait to use it in my next batch of mac
CoryGaming
[email protected]Just made this lemon curd and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the curd set up perfectly. The flavor is divine, with a perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Mohammad Adam
[email protected]I've made lemon curd before, but this recipe takes the cake! It's incredibly easy to follow, and the results are out of this world. The lemon flavor is bright and pronounced, and the curd is thick and luscious. I can't wait to try it on my scones tom
HS96 Sherwani
[email protected]This lemon curd was a delight! The tangy sweetness was perfect, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I spread it on toast and it was heavenly!