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Making your own Lemon Curd is actually quite simple! This easy, homemade recipe from Alton Brown is delicious!
A couple weeks ago I had to make dozens of vanilla bean cupcakes for an order. Which left me with 15 egg yolks. I’ve thought about making my own lemon curd in the past, but thought it sounded like a difficult thing to do. I mean “LEMON CURD” sounds like something I would never attempt myself. Let alone eat.
Last year though I made some homemade cheesecake bites and bought a little jar of lemon curd. On a whim. I topped the cheesecake bites with the storebought lemon curd and a raspberry.
I was sold. Lemon curd is amazing.
I’ve never made homemade lemon meringue pie…I’m assuming this is how you would go about doing that? Lemon curd tastes like lemon meringue pie filling. AND IT’S EASY TO MAKE.
Yes, I’m yelling at you. Because I’m kicking myself for not attempting this sooner. I’m no curd expert, but I imagine this will be happening more often in my house. I don’t know how YOU all enjoy your curd, but I think on a slice of toast, or english muffin would be delicious. On top of cheesecake is an obvious choice. And tomorrow…I will share how I enjoyed homemade lemon curd. So, today. Go make some curd. Tomorrow come back and find a delicious dessert that WILL happen in my house soon. Again. And again.
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Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan with a double boiler, heat one inch of water to boiling. In double boiler (or a metal bowl to go over the saucepan of water) whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Measure out 1/3 cup lemon juice (discard any remaining juice or save for another use) and add juice and zest of 4 lemons to sugar mixture. Continue whisking over heat for about 8-9 minutes. It will begin to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat. Add butter, one tablespoon at a time, whisking until melted and smooth. Once all butter has been added pour into a bowl, covered, and refrigerated until thickened and cooled. Mine took about 2 hours to chill. Store for up to two weeks in refrigerator. ENJOY.
- **recipe from Alton Brown
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I have never made lemon curd, but I love it! I just saw some beautiful meyer lemons at the grocery store! I think I need to make this!
Have a great day!
I think you need to give it a try!! meyer lemons would be perfect too!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
Try it in Chelsea rolls instead of the cinnamon mixture!! To die for!!
I’ve feared making lemon curd, but you make it sound simple… must try!
katie recently posted..{Giveaway} KitchenAid® Waffle Baker
It really is very simple. Under 10 minutes…then refrigerate. EASY.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
It sounds pretty easy to make and looks soo good. I am a huge fan of tart dessert flavors!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Two-colored Peanut Butter Macarons
We might just be related Regina
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
I LOVE lemon curd and this sounds easy and delicious!
Audra | The Baker Chick recently posted..{Milk Bar Mondays} Chocolate Malt Layer Cake
Audra, it’s so easy. I promise!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
I once made an orange curd out of Cuties and it was darn yummy. Think I need to try this version!
Karly recently posted..Creamy Garlic Pasta
Orange curd? That’s a genius idea. We eat cuties by the bags around here…I think I’m going to give this a try!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
I love lemon curd Aimee, especially on your cheesecake squares!!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Funfetti Chocolate Chip Scones
Haha! Love those cheesecake squares. Wish I had made my own curd before now!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
That curd looks so thick & delicious! I want to make a lemon pie right now! Thanks for sharing!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! recently posted..Build Your Blog Conference 2013
Mmmm, lemon pie. I would like some right now too!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
Homemade lemon curd is truly amazing, isn’t it? I love to make a few batches at a time to keep on hand. It is like magic!
Robyn | Add a Pinch recently posted..Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe
It is magic! I’m so glad everyone on Instagram convinced me to do this!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
AIMEE!! This curd looks freaking amazing! I had an idea for a muffin recipe that would utilize lemon curd, but I was worried it would be too hard to make the curd from scratch. Now I can definitely try it out with this recipe
I believe I now owe you a muffin heehee
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain recently posted..#MuffinMonday – Oreo Overload Muffins
Not hard at all! And I would love a muffin delivery thank you
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
While homemade lemon curd is really, really good, if I had extra egg yolks, I would be making ice cream!!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live recently posted..German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Sure ice cream is a great option too. But I have a lot of yolks around here…
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
Can we trade?
I run a series of ice cream recipes (every Sunday in the summer) and I always end up with lots of egg whites (I use 7 yolks for each batch of ice cream).
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live recently posted..German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Haha!! guess you need to make my white cupcake recipe
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
I have actually never tried lemon curd but this makes me want to!
Nancy P. @thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Valentine’s Day Nonna’s Tiramisu
Oh Nancy I hope you give it a try!!! It’s quite delicious!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is so versatile! Thats why I love it. I’ll have to make this recipe soon like today.
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry recently posted..Easy Black Bean Soup
haha, I’m actually making another batch today
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
Lemon curd would be my lover if I ever wanted one. For reals. THat stuff is heaven sent.
carrian recently posted..Naked Californians
Haha, I had a good laugh on that one…especially since your recent post is Naked californians
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Blendtec Blender Giveaway
I love curd!
Such a funny sentence with truth!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Blendtec Blender Giveaway
I have never made lemon curd before but probably will soon, thanks to your post! I would love to stuff a donut with some!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Salted caramel apple pie
OH!! Love that idea Eva!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Blendtec Blender Giveaway
I love homemade lemon curd! It’s the best way to use up egg yolks, and a great filling for vanilla layer cakes.
Natasha @ The Cake Merchant recently posted..Mini Funfetti Birthday Cakes
Filling for cakes…another fabulous idea!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Blendtec Blender Giveaway
This is easier than I thought. This recipe will go down in archives. Thanks.
This sounds so stinking good! And easy! Can’t wait to give this a try.
a farmer in the dell recently posted..balsamic roasted grapes and brussels sprouts
Lemon curd is like sunshine in a jar, love it!
Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife recently posted..Our Favorite Links for 2/11/2013
I love that! Sunshine in a Jar
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
I (we) just love lemon curd especially on our scones! I must give this a shot!
Holly Lefevre recently posted..Let’s Make Some Pasta! Meatball Penne Bake, Creamy Sausage Spaghetti, and Grilled Veggies (La Romanella Sweepstakes)
On scones! Awesome idea!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
Oh I must try this!! Sounds delicious and thanks for sharing!
This is a jar of heaven. Now you have me tempted to make some with some leftover lemons I have on hand.
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme recently posted..Blood Orange Citrus Bars
Please do, you will be happy to have done it!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
This looks so wonderful- I love all things lemon, and I know I will love this! Thanks for sharing such a great idea with us! I have pinned this!
Joy@Yesterfood recently posted..Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
I tried twice to save this via ZipList! Twice got the “oops!” message that they couldnt find the recipe in the system! HELP PLEASE! And THANKYOU!
hmmmm, I can’t figure out why it’s not working. I’ve emailed tech support!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
Aimee, this is TOO funny. I just bought lemon curd last night from the store. Now I want to return it and make my own. I love lemon curd so much – and well, everything lemon!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..skinny chocolate peanut butter swirl cupcakes.
NO!!! Now you know for next time
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
LOVE homemade lemon curd and it is so easy! I’ve never tried Alton’s recipe before but it looks fantastic! Pinning!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted..Happier and Healthier Shopping from Home
Mmm lemon curd! So delicious- well anything lemon is to me! I have only made it once years ago for some tarts but this recipe looks easy and your photos have me drooling! Looks like lemon curd is on the to do list now!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen recently posted..Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
I LOVE making lemon curd! I just eat it straight from the bowl!! Yum!
yes, that is a delicious way to enjoy it too!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
This sounds great! I’ve thought about trying lemon curd but it seems like the recipes I’ve seen before call for a dozen egg yolks. This seems more do-able! Gotta love Alton!
Patti @ Bakeify recently posted..Lemon Thins (aka Savannah Smiles Impostors)
A dozen egg yolks? Wow, that’s quite a few. I love this recipe from Alton because my white cake recipe calls for 5 egg whites…a perfect pair.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
We had lemon curd while we were visiting our daughter in England and it is divine. We spread it on our toast and pancakes and thought we had gone to heaven. Hope this recipe is the same. I will make it and let you know.
Let me know how it turns out!! I’m interested to hear how Alton’s recipe compares
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
This sounds totally doable! I thought it’d be really hard and complicated— looove lemon, looove lemon curd. Pinning this! Excited to try it
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Enjoy Kelly!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
I actually love, love, LOVE lemon curd, and have wanted to try making my own for a long time. You’re giving me the push I need.
This looks great!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas
Oh Ashley you NEED to try it. I never thought something with such depth of flavor is so easy to make!!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
I love lemon curd, and it way easier to make than you would think. I did it for the first time last spring – no turning back!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts recently posted..Roasted Asparagus & a Giveaway
I hear ya! I will NEVER buy storebought again!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Lemon Tart with Macadamia Nut Crust
I usually just buy lemon curd when I need it, but I do make my own lemon meringue pies. I guess next time I need some curd, I better do the home made version since you have me convinced it is way easy! Looks gorgeous!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Banana Bread Muffins
Oh my gosh girl, it is seriously so easy. TRUSSSSTTTTT me!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..White Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
I had to come over after I saw your name on another blog comment. I love lemon curd and have never made it. I am contributing to a teacher’s gift basket which is themed after Downton Abbey and I am going to make this!
Found a ton of your boards I want to follow out on Pinterest too.
Aimee @ Chickenville recently posted..Lemon Love Note Bars – Sweet and Sour
I had to come over when I saw your name listed on a comment.
I love lemon curd, but have never made it. Seems pretty easy! I have to contribute something for a teacher’s gift basket and the theme is Downton Abbey. I’m thinking this is a perfect idea with a tea loaf. Thank you for sharing.
Aimee @ Chickenville recently posted..Lemon Love Note Bars – Sweet and Sour
Love the way you spell your name too
Oh, I am in love with Downton Abbey, and some little jars of this would be perfect!!! Thanks for stopping by!!
I absolutely adore lemon curd! You’ve inspired me to make my own. Pinned it!
thanks Danni!! You must try it!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
Just finished making my own lemon curd! It smells and tastes delicious! thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome. So glad you tried the recipe, thanks for the feedback!
Has anyone tried making lemon curd with Splenda or another sugar-like product?? If so, what were your substitute measurements? Thx!
This recipe is great and super easy to make! I never considered myself a big time lemon fan but I could eat this stuff by the spoonful! I actually added a little more lemon juice than the recipe calls for (about 1/2 cup) and I think it was perfect and very lemony. I stored the curd in nice little mason jars and also used some of it to make the lemon curd tart that’s on this site. I’ll definitely be making this again and it will be a recipe that I use often. Thanks for sharing!
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