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Easy Lemon Curd

A smooth and tangy homemade lemon curd that’s perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes, or topping desserts.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add lemon juice and zest, then cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and stir in butter until fully melted and incorporated. Strain through a fine mesh sieve for extra smoothness.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.