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Lemon Curd

This lemon curd is incredibly silky, and delicate. It has the right amount of lemon flavor and the perfect tanginess. The butter makes it creamy and delicious. It is ideal to fill your favorite snacks!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: English
Keyword: buttery, citrus, creamy, lemon, silky, tangy
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Lucia Paula Acevedo

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 50 g white sugar
  • 50 g lemon juice
  • 80 g Unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  • In a heat-resistant bowl, mix the egg, sugar, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Bring to a bain-marie: Place the bowl over a pot with water and bring to a simmer. Don’t let the bowl be touching the boiling water.
  • Beat the mixture with a whisk constantly until it reaches 175°F (80°C). It should take about 10-15 minutes from when the water starts to boil, and when you touch it, the curd is starting to burn.
  • Remove from the heat, add the butter, cold, cut into small cubes, and combine with a whisk or with a hand processor until smooth. If you use a whisk, strain the curd after combining.
  • Let cool down in the fridge with plastic wrap in contact, for at least four hours before consuming. Store in clean jars in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.