How to Make Lemon Curd - Creamy, Smooth, and Only 5 Simple Ingredients - Steph’s Stove

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.

Prepare the butter by cutting it into small cubes and refrigerate until ready to use.

Wash the lemons thoroughly before cutting them open.

Roll the lemons on the counter to help them juice better.

Zest the lemons using a mini grater until you have about 2 tablespoons of zest, avoiding the white pith.

Combine the lemon zest with 1 cup of granulated sugar in a mini food processor and pulse until the sugar takes on a light lemon color and aroma.

Separate 6 egg yolks from the whites, discarding the whites or saving them for another use.

Strain the egg yolks to remove any membranes or impurities.

Juice the lemons to extract the juice needed for the recipe, ensuring to use fresh lemons and not concentrate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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