4-Ingredient Lemon Curd

4-Ingredient Lemon Curd

MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS
Lemon curd is creamy, luscious, and easy to make. Use it to fill tarts, spread on scones, stir into yogurt, or top layers of meringue in a delicious, pillowy pavlova.

Ingredients

  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 lemons (zested and juiced)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)

Directions

  1. Add everything to a small, heavy-bottomed sauce pan. Whisk together.
  2. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Don't stop! Once the mixture begins to bubble and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat.
  3. Pass mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Cool, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a jar (or two). Cover and cool completely before refrigerating or serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Fat: 18.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 150.0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 21.0 g
  • Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 19.0 g
  • Sugar: 20.0 g
  • Protein: 2.0 g