How to make sweet, tangy, and creamy homemade lemon curd in just 15 minutes with 5 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
5large egg yolks
2/3cupgranulated sugar
1/3cupfresh lemon juice
1Tablespoonlemon zest
1stick salted buttercubed and softened to room temperature
Instructions
Set up a DIY double boiler: Bring 1-2 inches of water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Place a heatproof glass bowl on top, making sure that the water in the pot is not touching the bottom of the glass bowl.
Add the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the glass bowl. Cook the mixture for about 10-12 minutes, until it thickens to the point that it coats the back of a spoon and resembles a hollandaise sauce.
Remove the bowl from heat and add the cubed butter. Whisk until melted.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap so that it is touching the curd– this will help prevent a skin from forming as it cools.
Once the curd has cooled completely, remove the plastic wrap and spoon init to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.