NC Egg Association | Easy Lemon Curd

Easy Lemon Curd

Servings: 12 Total Time: 20 mins
This tangy and sweet lemon curd is quick to whip up the night before serving for the perfect addition to almost any baked good. Offer this lemon curd to friends for a homemade gift from your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins
Servings: 12

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Place eggs, sugar, salt, lemon juice and lemon zest in a saucepan. Whisk until combined, then place over low heat.
  2. Stir constantly, until mixture thickens, about 4-6 minutes. On very low heat, add butter and stir until smooth. Strain lemon curd into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to cool about 10 minutes, then refrigerate overnight.
  3. Serve and refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.