Homemade lemon curd
Smooth, zesty homemade curd gently cooked to creamy perfection - ideal for spreading, spooning, or swirling into desserts.
Updated : 22 December, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
4
Eggs
4
Lemon
300 grams
Sugar
225 grams
Butter
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Crack the eggs into a saucepan and whisk until combined. Add the remaining ingredients and set the pan over a medium heat.
Step 2
Whisk continuously for 7-10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Take care not to let it boil or the mixture may split.
Step 3
Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Transfer the curd into a sterilised jar (or two smaller jars), seal, and let it thicken as it cools further.
Step 4
Store in the fridge for up to a month, and once opened, consume within a week.
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