This Easy Lemon Curd Recipe is creamy, zesty, and refreshing. It’s also Gluten Free and requires only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time. You can really taste the difference between homemade and store-bought lemon curd- it’s worth the extra effort.
As someone who doesn’t like lemon or anything that is even remotely sour, I really love this lemon curd. It has the perfect balance of texture and taste – not too sour or too sweet, not too runny or too thick – Just right! Look at that creamy deliciousness, don’t you just want to dig right in?!
As always, let me know if you make this, I’d love to see!
Happy indulging,
Kim x
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Easy Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe (Gf)
This Easy Lemon Curd Recipe is creamy, zesty, and refreshing. It's also Gluten Free and requires only 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time.
Ingredients
- 2 medium lemons, juice and zest
- 3 medium egg yolks
- 2 medium whole eggs
- 4 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup gran. sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, salted
Instructions
- Juice and zest the fresh lemons. Mix the zest with the sugar. Set aside.
- In a small pot, stir the egg yolks with the whole eggs. Add the lemon sugar mixture and mix until combined.
- Sift in the cornflour and whisk well. Transfer the pot to the stove-top on medium heat and whisk continuously until smooth.
- Once it starts to thicken, take off the heat and add the cubed butter. Strain into a jar or bowl and cover with plastic wrap in direct contact with the curd so it doesn't form a skin.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes until completely cool and thickened. Enjoy in trifles, crepes, donuts, tarts, cakes, cupcakes, tarts, pavlovas, scones, and more!
Notes
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Usage: You can use this easy lemon zest in trifles, crepes, donuts, tarts, cakes, cupcakes, tarts, pavlovas, scones, and more!
Ingredients:
- Butter: You can also opt for unsalted butter and add salt to taste.
- Lemon Juice: It's important to use freshly squeezed lemon juice in this recipe.
Recipe ideas for lemon curd:
Love lemon? Take a look at these recipes:
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts, and Lemon Blueberry Blondies.
