Tart Lemon Curd

Make this smooth and creamy homemade tart Lemon Curd froms cratch! This incredibly easy recipe requires only 5 simple ingredients and comes together in 10 minutes. It will be complimentary for many desserts, like cakes, scones, tarts, and many more!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed, about 2 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium size saucepan, beat together 4 eggs and ½ cup granulated sugar.
2. 2Add ½ cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and ¼ tsp salt, then beat again.
3. 3Place the saucepan over low/medium heat and cook about 5 minutes or until it thickens to the desired consistency. You need to whisk it all the time while cooking.
4. 4Turn off the heat and add ½ cup cubed butter and stir it in until the butter is completely melted and incorporated.
5. 5Strain the curd through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and let it cool off. Then transfer to a jar and refrigerate.