Easy lemon curd

Easy Lemon Curd recipe

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This recipe for Easy Lemon Curd is a quick and simple way to make this tangy and creamy delight. With just 6,750 units of effort, you can whip up a batch of this delicious lemon curd that is perfect for spreading on scones, filling tarts, or even enjoying by the spoonful. The bright and refreshing flavors of lemon shine through in this recipe, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Keywords: easy, lemon curd, tangy, creamy, refreshing.

Easy lemon curd details

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Ingredients

4 large egg yolks and 1 whole egg, lightly beaten

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup bottled lemon juice

1/2 cup butter

1 teaspoon dried lemon peel

Whisk egg until smooth in medium-heavy, 1-quart saucepan. Add sugar and lemon juice, whisking until well mixed. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat back of wooden spoon (10 to 12 minutes). Remove pan from heat. Cut butter into Tablespoon-size pieces and stir, one piece at a time, into warm mixture until melted and fully

Serve warm with waffles, pancakes, and crepes. Serve cold as a parfait layer or as a topping for fresh fruit, tarts, and cakes.

Note: If not using lemon curd immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap to keep it from forming a skin. May be refrigerated in an airtight container for several days and warmed in microwave.

Yields: 1-3/4 cups