Yummy Lemon Curd Recipes

PERFECT LEMON CURD

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan over medium heat whisk the eggs and sugar until combined. Add in lemon juice, zest, and salt. Whisk for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the butter and continue to whisk until melted. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
• Remove from heat and strain into a bowl and let cool. Store the curd in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Can also freeze up to 3 months.

HOMEMADE LEMON CURD

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisk eggs, sugar and lemon juice until blended. Add butter and lemon zest; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a metal spoon. Transfer to a small bowl; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

YUMMY LEMON CURD

Steps:

• Bloom gelatin in ice water.
• Heat lemon juice, zest, and half of sugar.
• Mix together remaining sugar, eggs, and egg yolks.
• Temper in hot lemon juice into sugar and egg mixture.
• Place mixture back onto stove.
• Continue cooking, whisking continuously until the mixture reaches 195°F.
• Remove from heat; Add butter and bloomed gelatin leaves (make sure to squeeze excess water out of gelatin sheets before putting in).
• Strain through fine sieve into bowl.
• Cover directly with plastic wrap (to prevent skin) and chill.