The Easiest Lemon Curd Recipe Using the Whole Lemon 🍋 | Bold Baking Basics

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.

Add Meyer lemons, sugar, and eggs into a food processor.

Puree the mixture until smooth for about 2-3 minutes.

Pass the mixture through a strainer into a heavy bottom saucepan, pushing out as much juice and pulp as possible.

Heat the mixture gently over medium low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, which takes just a few minutes.

Pass the thickened mixture through a strainer again to remove any curds or overcooked bits for a smooth texture.

Stir in a knob of butter at the very end to achieve a silky texture.

Cover the lemon curd with cling wrap to prevent it from forming a skin while it cools and thickens further.

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