Lemon Curd

Try our homemade, fail-proof lemon curd recipe. It's perfectly balanced, both sweet and tangy. Great staple recipe for cheesecakes, cake filling or layered desserts, and any lemon lover in your life.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (cubed)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add egg yolks, lemon juice, zest, and salt, whisking until smooth.
2. 2Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted and glossy.
3. 3Let it cool to room temperature before using.