Bright, tart, and tasty ... the possibilities with Lemon Curd are seemingly endless. And fortunately for lemon lovers, making it is not hard at all. Follow these steps for how to make Lemon Curd to whip up your own tasty homemade batch. It's actually pretty easy. Then, check out the bottom of this post for ideas on what the heck to use it for!
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Ah, tart and tasty Lemon Curd. If you're like me you probably have a few questions about Lemon Curd. Like perhaps:
Why is it called curd? (Curd certainly isn't the most attractive sounding word.)
Is Lemon Curd hard to make?
And, what the heck do you use lemon curd for anyway??
The key is to simply cook Lemon Curd slowly and gently to create the perfect smooth and creamy texture.
While I'm 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 at all.
The key is to simply cook Lemon Curd slowly and gently to create the perfect smooth and creamy texture. And then from there, use it to create all kinds of lemony sweet treats. From cake filling to cheesecake topping, lemon tarts to ice cream mix-in, and even lemony co*cktails ... the ways to enjoy Lemon Curd are pretty endless.
How to Make Lemon Curd
Step 1: Squeeze Fresh Lemons
Fresh lemon juice is a must for the brightest and best-flavored 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. This method will give you a whole lot more juice than just straight-up squeezing a lemon fresh out of the refrigerator.
Step 2: Whisk Together Ingredients
Off the heat, whisk together sugar, some cornstarch, and a touch of salt in a saucepan.
Then whisk in the freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Next, add in the eggs ... one at a time ... whisking each one in thoroughly before adding the next.
Step 3: Cook the Lemon Curd
Cook the mixture over medium heat. Whisk the curd constantly while it cooks to make sure the eggs cook slowly, gently, and free of lumps.
This is super important to bring the temperature of the mixture up slowly, whisking the entire time. -- Too fast a temperature rise or bits of egg sitting on the bottom of the pan will lead to lumps of cooked egg in the curd.
When the curd is ready, the mixture will thicken and turn from dark bright yellow to pale yellow.
Step 4: Finish with Butter & Zest
Remove the lemon curd from the heat. Stir in a couple tablespoons butter and some fresh lemon zest, stirring until the butter is melted.
Step 5: Chill
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 of the tasty lemon curd possibilities to make next!
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Yield: about 1 cup curd
Author:Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground
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 make homemade Lemon Curd
- Off any heat, 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 co*cktail.
1. Fillings - Fill tarts, edible bowls, cookies, cakes, and cupcakes with Lemon Curd for a zippy punch of lemon goodness.
Lemon Curd Tartlets| from The Kitchen is My Playground
Easter Cups with Lemon Curd & Cream | from Noshing with the Nolands
Lemon Meringue Whoopie Pies | from Lemons for Lulu
Coconut Lemon Curd Poke Cake| fromDiary of a Recipe Collector
Meyer Lemon Macarons| from52 Kitchen Adventures
2. Toppings- For a little touch of lemon zing, top waffles, muffins, scones,cheesecake, a slice of pound cake, gingerbread, or even ice cream with a dollop or drizzle of Lemon Curd.
Gingerbread Waffles| from The Kitchen is My Playground
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!
Limoncello Lemon Ice Cream| from The Kitchen is My Playground
Easy 3-Ingredient Lemon Mousse Recipe| from The Kitchen is My Playground
Lemon Crumble Bars | from House of Yumm
Lemon Cloud Tart with Salted Caramel Sauce | from Life Currents
Lemony Strawberry Shortcake | from Hot Eats and Cool Reads
4. co*cktails- Whip up a beautifully delicious co*cktail with Lemon Curd as the base.
