How to Make Lemon Curd {& What the Heck to Use It For}

Bright, tart, and tasty ... the possibilities with Lemon Curd are seemingly endless. And fortunately for lemon lovers, making homemade Lemon Curd is not hard at all!

Lemon Curd. If you're like me you probably have a few questions about Lemon Curd. Like ...

Why is it called curd? {Curd certainly isn't a very attractive sounding word.}

Is Lemon Curd hard to make?

And ...
What the heck do you use it for??

While I am certainly not qualified to explain why it's called curd, I certainly can show how to make it and share what the heck to use Lemon Curd for. And, no ... it's indeed not hard to make. Simply cook Lemon Curd slowly and gently to create the perfect smooth and creamy texture. And then from cake filling to cheesecake topping, lemon tarts to ice cream mix-in, and even lemony cocktails ... the ways to enjoy Lemon Curd are endless.

How to Make Lemon Curd

Fresh lemon juice is a must for the brightest-and-best Lemon Curd. Start by squeezing fresh lemons to yield the needed juice. To get the most out of each lemon, pop it whole in the microwave for about 10 to 15 seconds and then roll it on the counter top a few times with the palm of your hand before squeezing.

Off the heat, whisk together sugar, some cornstarch, and a touch of salt.

Then whisk in the lemon juice, followed by egg yolks ... one at a time ... whisking each one in thoroughly before adding the next.

Cook the mixture over medium heat ... whisking constantly to make sure the eggs cook slowly, gently, and free of lumps. the mixture will turn pale yellow and thicken.

Remove from the heat and finish the Lemon Curd with butter and fresh lemon zest.

Chill at least four hours or overnight ... the Lemon Curd will continue to thicken as it cools.

That's it! See, making Lemon Curd isn't hard at all, is it?

And as I said at the start of the post, the possibilities with Lemon Curd are pretty much endless. Scroll down a bit below the Lemon Curd recipe to enjoy 15 possibilities to get you started.

My only remaining Lemon Curd question? ... Which possibility to make next!

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Yield: about 1 cup curd

Author: Tracey |

How to Make Lemon Curd

Bright, tart, and tasty ... the possibilities with Lemon Curd are seemingly endless. And fortunately for lemon lovers, making homemade Lemon Curd is not hard at all!

prep time: 10 Mcook time: 8 Mtotal time: 18 M

ingredients:

1 c. + 2 T. granulated sugar
1 T. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. fresh lemon juice (approximately 5 lemons)
3 large eggs
2 T. unsalted butter
1 tsp. grated lemon rind

instructions:

How to cook How to Make Lemon Curd

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan; stir with a whisk.
Stir in lemon juice and eggs. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Add butter and lemon rind; stir gently until butter melts. Spoon mixture into a bowl; cool.
Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight. Lemon curd will thicken as it cools.

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What to Do With Lemon Curd

Let's take a look at some of the wonderful things you can do with Lemon Curd. Other than ... for the die-hard lemon lover ... eat it straight from a spoon, that is! Lemon Curd does amazing things as a filling, topping, mix-in, or even as a base for a beautifully tasty cocktail.

1. Fillings - Fill tarts, edible bowls, cookies, cakes, and cupcakes with Lemon Curd for a zippy punch of lemon goodness.

Lemon Curd Tartlets | from

Coconut Lemon Curd Poke Cake | from Diary of a Recipe Collector

Gingerbread Waffles | from

Lovely Lemon Cheesecake | from Lovefoodies

Classic English Scones | from Lovefoodies

3. Stir-In for Lemon Dessert Creations - Stir Lemon Curd into no-bake and baked creations to make and endless array of luscious lemon desserts. Here are a few delicious ideas to get you started!