How To Make Lemon Curd | Easy Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor complexity.

Zest the lemons to get about a tablespoon of zest.

Juice the lemons until you have about 1/2 cup of lemon juice.

Separate the eggs, using 3 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk, and whisk them together in a pot.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the egg mixture and whisk for about 2 minutes.

Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the egg and sugar mixture and whisk until combined.

Heat the mixture on medium-low heat, stirring continuously for about 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens and reaches about 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once thickened, remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of cold butter cut into tablespoon-sized chunks, stirring until melted.

Strain the curd through a fine sieve to remove any lumps or zest for a smooth texture.

Transfer the lemon curd to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it down to touch the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

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