Teresa Parker
@parkerdelicious
Lighter Lemon Curd Delight
A refreshing and lighter take on traditional lemon curd, perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or enjoying by the spoonful!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:5
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Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time10 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 3
- 3/4 cup
- 2/3 cup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 5 tablespoons, cut into 1-tablespoon chunks
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lighter Lemon Curd Delight.
Step 1
Start by filling a saucepan with several inches of water and place it over medium heat. Bring the water to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to let it simmer. This will create a lovely double boiler effect for your lemon curd.
Step 2
In a metal mixing bowl, crack in the eggs and add the sugar along with the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Place this bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Now, whisk continuously! You'll want to keep whisking until the mixture becomes thick, foamy, and smooth—this should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Once the mixture has thickened beautifully, remove it from the heat. Now, whisk in the lemon zest and the chunks of unsalted butter. Keep whisking until the butter melts completely and blends into the curd, creating a silky texture.
Step 4
To prevent a skin from forming on your luscious lemon curd, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Pop it in the refrigerator and let it chill and set for about an hour. Before serving, give it a gentle stir to bring it all together.