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Lemon Curd
How to make delicious, smooth lemon curd, plus lots of extra tips and tricks to get it just perfect.
Active Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 350 ml (approx.)
INGREDIENTS
- 4 medium eggs
- 200 g caster sugar
- 4 lemons - juice and zest
- 100 g unsalted butter
RECIPE VIDEO
INSTRUCTIONS
- Finely grate the zest of 4 lemons and squeeze the juice.
- Cut the butter (100g) into cubes.
- Lightly beat the eggs (4 eggs) and place them into a saucepan with the caster sugar (200g) and lemon juice and zest.
- Place the pan on the hob over a low heat. Mix together all of the ingredients and then keep whisking regularly until the curd has thickened. It should leave a coating over the back of the spoon when lifted out.
- Once thickened, remove the lemon curd from the heat. Add the butter and whisk until the butter has melted.
- Allow the lemon curd to cool completely before using. You'll find that it will thicken as it cools.If you prefer your lemon curd completely smooth (with the zest removed) - store it with the zest left in and then pass it through a sieve just before you want to use it. This will allow the maximum zesty flavour to infuse into the curd.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8.8g
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