Lemon Mint Curd

Easy Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd Cheesecake

Lemon Custard Ice Cream

Lemon Curd Tartlets

Tangy Lemon Cheesecake

Raspberry-Lemon Spritzer

Lovely Lemon Cheesecake

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Rich Luscious Lemon Cheesecake

Home Recipes Dishes & Beverages Condiments

Zesty Lemon Curd

Name: Zesty Lemon Curd
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 cup butter, cubed

8 reviews

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

3 cups

Updated: Feb. 18, 2022

There are lemon trees in our backyard, so I'm always on the prowl for new ways to use the fruit. When we shared some of our homegrown citrus with neighbors—Canadians who were spending the winter here—the wife "repaid" us by giving us this recipe! The curd keeps well, and it can be used for any meal. My husband likes it on waffles and toast for breakfast, but it's also a great dessert topping on plain cake or ice cream. —Jean Gaines, Bullhead City, Arizona

Zesty Lemon Curd Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup butter, cubed

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and zest until blended. Add butter; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon and thermometer reads at least 170°. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately. Transfer to a small bowl; cool. Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd. Refrigerate until cold.

Spread on muffins or rolls, or serve over waffles or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 144 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.