{"id":"d78dcac1-369b-466f-a030-37feec1fd169","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d78dcac1-369b-466f-a030-37feec1fd169","source_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-curd-recipe/","title":"Lemon Curd Recipe","description":"How to make the perfect homemade Lemon Curd Recipe! This recipe makes a tart curd that's perfect for using as a filling or spread! Includes how-to video!","servings":13,"servings_text":"13","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT145M","image_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lemon-curd-recipe-2-of-4.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"6  large egg yolks¹","item":"large egg yolks¹","quantity":6},{"text":"¾ cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup fresh lemon juice²","item":"fresh lemon juice²","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"⅛ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup unsalted butter (cut into 8 pieces)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"cut into 8 pieces"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons lemon zest³","item":"lemon zest³","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a non-reactive medium-sized saucepan (see note). Whisk until well-combined."},{"number":2,"text":"Transfer to stovetop over low/medium-low heat and add butter and lemon zest."},{"number":3,"text":"Cook, stirring constantly (do not let the curd boil) until thickened and it coats the back of a spoon (see video below if a visual is helpful to you). I also like to use an instant read thermometer to check that the curd reaches 160F (to ensure eggs are cooked all the way through)."},{"number":4,"text":"Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof bowl."},{"number":5,"text":"Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the lemon curd to avoid a skin forming. Allow to cool to room temperature for 20-30 minutes then transfer to the refrigerator or divide into serving jars. Chill for several hours then use as desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.397703+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.397703+00:00"}