Lemon Curd

This Lemon Curd is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. It works well in a variety of dessert recipes and is even delicious enjoyed on its own with berries, some whipped cream or spread on your morning muffin.

It’s been a rough few days here.

I’ve been saying in my past posts to join me here on the 365 Days of Baking Facebook page on Monday’s for our LIVE recipe videos, BUT for the past two Monday’s I haven’t been on!

Sorry, folks.

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Last Monday, I came down with an ophthalmic migraine and lost part of my vision.
So, when I can’t see things it makes it very difficult to accomplish anything.
This past Monday, I had the flu and was feeling absolutely horrible along with coughing and sneezing, so I figured people wouldn’t want to see me hacking while preparing food. haha

Also, we had a bad day on Saturday.
We had to put our beloved Brady to sleep. He was 12 years old and lived a wonderful life, and the past few months have been difficult for him.
He’d been having trouble breathing, wasn’t eating much and just wasn’t himself.

He was our first family dog. As I said on my personal FB page, he has his quirks and wasn’t perfect, but he was perfect for us.

It’s so bizarre that I’m not greeted first thing in the morning.
His corner in the living room is empty. His food and water bowl are no longer on the floor.
There’s a void in our lives now.

Despite the fact that you know the end is coming and regardless of how much you prepare yourself and your children, death still completely rocks your world.

I’d like to believe that this guy, our 2-year-old Keiser, who we lost two years ago, was right there at the gate ready to run with him and chew on his ears.
They’re together again.

Although there’s something now missing in our lives, we’re all forever grateful to have known him.
Our lives better for it and he gave us so much unconditional love.

I made this lemon curd to use in a few different desserts I’m going to be putting up in the next few weeks, so be sure to watch them. They’re pretty gosh darn incredible! 

If you like lemon desserts, be sure to take a look at this No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake, Copycat Chick-fil-A’s Frosted Lemonade and this collection of Out of This World Lemon Desserts. They’re from your favorite bloggers so you know they’ll be good! 

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To make this Lemon Curd, I used my Anolon saucepan, this citrus juicer, and this GIR spatula.

I found this recipe in my Fannie Farmer Cookbook, Thirteenth Edition, p. 677.

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Lemon Curd

This Lemon Curd is perfectly sweet and tart and can be used in many recipes, spread on your morning muffin, or on its' own with berries and whipped cream.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lemon, Lemon Curd

Servings: 2 cups

Calories: 924 kcal

Author: Lynne

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• freshly grated zest from 2 large lemons
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, beat the eggs.
2. Place a medium bowl over a pot of simmering water or use a double broiler.
3. DO NOT allow the water to come to a boil. Keep it simmering.
4. Put the butter, lemon juice, zest and sugar into the bowl and stir until butter is melted and sugar is completely dissolved. Mixture will no longer feel gritty when rubbed between two fingers.
5. Whisking constantly, slowly ladle a little bit of the lemon mixture into the eggs.

6. Slowly add the egg mixture to the lemon mixture while whisking continually.

7. Continue to whisk and cook until lemon curd is thick, up to 20 minutes or more.
8. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
9. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on top of the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Curd

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 924 Calories from Fat 486

% Daily Value*

Fat 54g83%

Saturated Fat 32g200%

Cholesterol 448mg149%

Sodium 133mg6%

Potassium 168mg5%

Carbohydrates 104g35%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 101g112%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 1875IU38%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 63mg6%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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