• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Me
  • Shop
  • Privacy Policy
  • Recipe Index
Flour On My Face
  • Home
  • Crock Pot Recipes
  • Easy Freezer Meals
  • Canning Recipes
  • Alfredo Sauce
  • Instant Pot Recipes
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Shop
  • Alfredo Sauce
  • Crock Pot Recipes
  • Canning Recipes
  • Easy Freezer Meals
  • Food Dehydrator Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
×
Home » Condiments » Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

Published: May 2, 2016 · Modified: Apr 21, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Jump to Recipe

You will not believe how easy homemade Lemon Curd is to make.

In about 30 minutes you could be topping your muffin with warm homemade lemon curd.

Make this Easy Lemon Curd Recipe to top your muffins in about 30 minutes via flouronmyface.com

Lemon Curd is one of those delicacies that you ooh and ahh over when it's served for a special occasion. Everyone thinks it is extremely hard to make but it isn't.

Maybe you're at a bed and breakfast and it is served with breakfast or brunch.

Maybe you're a guest at a tea party and lemon curd is served with scones.

Whatever the special occasion is lemon curd is a special treat.

Once you learn how easy it is to make homemade lemon curd you can make it at home and have a special treat any time you like!

Easy Homemade Lemon Curd recipe via flouronmyface.com

This is the easiest way to make homemade lemon curd.

If you can use a mixer and stir a pot you can make this easy lemon curd recipe.

There are a couple of kitchen tools you will need that you may not have on hand.

I've listed them below using affiliate links.

When zesting the lemon peel I have found it is so important to use a fine Microplane type zester instead of the type of zester that removes a ribbon of lemon peel.

It does two things.

Why use a Microplane type Zester to make homemade Lemon Curd?

When zesting the lemon peel I have found it is so important to use a Microplane zester instead of the type of zester that zests a ribbon of lemon peel.

Finely zested lemon peel does two things when it comes to lemon curd.

One the finely zested peel releases more of the lemon oils.

Two your lemon curd turns out creamy and smooth. There are no large chewy pieces of lemon peel in the lemon curd.

The finely zested peel is soft and more palatable to me.

If you like chewing on the larger pieces of lemon zest feel free to use a regular zester but for me, I like a smooth and creamy curd much more.

Now when I make citrus marmalade I love the larger pieces of lemon and orange peel.

I expect that in a recipe like a Meyer Lemon Marmalade recipe just not in something like a lemon curd that is supposed to be creamy.

Easy Homemade Lemon Curd recipe via flouronmyface.com

How to Make Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons fine lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 stick of softened butter
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup lemon juice

Directions

  1. Zest and juice approximately 3 large lemons. (You may need more or less depending on the size of the lemons.)
  2. In a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand-held mixer beat the lemon zest and sugar 2 minutes, to release the oils.
  3. Add the butter and beat for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl in between.
  5. Beat for 2 minutes until a light yellow.
  6. Add the lemon juice and beat for 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart stainless steel saucepan.
  8. Heat on medium high, whisking all the time and bring to a low boil.
  9. Cook continually whisking until thickened, about 4 minutes. Using an instant-read thermometer make sure it has reached at least 175 F. degrees.
  10. Lemon curd should be the consistency of a cream sauce.
  11. Transfer from the hot pot to a large bowl without scrapping any darkened bits from the bottom of the pot.
  12. Allow to come to room temperature.
  13. Pour the lemon curd into a mason jar or bowl and refrigerate.
  14. Keeps for about 2 weeks refrigerated.
  15. Makes about 24 ounces.

Tools needed to make Lemon Curd. Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate links ahead. If you make a purchase I will receive a small commission at no cost to you!

  • Instant Read Thermometer: Needed to make sure the lemon curd has reached 175 F. degrees.
  • Balloon Whisk: Needed to whisk the curd while cooking
  • Microplane Zester: Needed to finely zest the lemon peel. This is by far one of my favorite kitchen tools!
  • Kitchenaid Stand Mixer: An investment that is so worth it. I've had mine for at least 15 years.

More recipes you'll love

  • Raspberry Lemon Curd Ice Box Cake
  • How to Make Orange Curd
  • No-Bake Orange Curd Creme Pie Recipe
  • Creme Fraiche Orange Curd Whipped Topping Recipe
  • How To Make Lemon Alfredo Sauce
Easy Homemade Lemon Curd recipe via flouronmyface.com

Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Homemade Lemon Curd is easy to make and tastes divine on a muffin or scone. This easy lemon curd recipe is made a mixer and a sauce pan. No double broiler needed to make it. You will impress the family or guests when you serve it with muffins at breakfast.
5 from 1 vote
Rate this Recipe
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved!
Click here to add your own private recipe notes.
Prevent your screen from going dark
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Share by Text
Servings 24 Servings
Calories 99 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 4 tablespoons fine lemon zest
  • 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 stick softened unsalted butter
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup lemon juice
Follow Flour On My Face on Pinterest

Instructions 

  • Zest and juice approximately 3 large lemons. (You may need more or less depending on the size of the lemons.)
  • In a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand-held mixer beat the lemon zest and sugar 2 minutes, to release the oils. Add the butter and beat for about 1 minute.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl in between.
  • Beat for 2 minutes until a light yellow.
  • Add the lemon juice and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart stainless steel saucepan.
  • Heat on medium high, whisking all the time and bring to a low boil.
  • Cook continually whisking until thickened, about 4 minutes. Using an instant-read thermometer make sure it has reached at least 175 F. degrees. Lemon curd should be the consistency of a cream sauce.
  • Transfer from the hot pot to a large bowl without scrapping any darkened bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Pour the lemon curd into a mason jar or bowl and refrigerate. Keeps for about 2 weeks refrigerated.
  • Makes about 24 ounces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Share a picture on Instagram and tag @flouronmyface2

No fresh lemons on hand? Maybe you have oranges instead? Make Homemade Orange Curd with those fresh oranges!

Homemade Orange Curd or Lemon Curd recipe via flouronmyface.com
« 57 Canning Recipes
How to Create a Raised Garden Bed »
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
  • Mix
  • Share
  • Email

About Arlene Mobley

Arlene Mobley author of Flour On My Face-a Food & Lifestyle website helping busy families get dinner on the table by serving easy recipes every week.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Arlene Mobley Food & Lifestyle Blogger


Hi, I'm Arlene Mobley the cook & photographer here at Flour On My Face. I love helping busy families get dinner on the table. Learn more here

social social social social social

We Have Been Featured In

Flour On My Featured In Image

Todays Popular Recipes

4th of July Recipes

Jalapeno Popper stuffed barbecue chicken breasts slathered with sauce on a grill.

Spicy Jalapeno Popper Grilled Chicken

A serving of Hibiscus lemonade in a glass with lemon slice and mint sprig garnish.

Hibiscus Lemonade

Close up of a serving spoonful of creamy crock pot macaroni and cheese.

Creamy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese (with Velveeta)

Mason jars filled with Watermelon Thyme Lemonade.

Watermelon Thyme Lemonade

Peach Iced Tea in a mason jar with a straw.

Peach Iced Tea Recipe

A red white and blue cake bar topped with Skittles on a plate.

Red White and Blue Cake Bars

More 4th of July Recipes;

Canning

Overflowing canning jar filled with Caribbean Fruit Salsa.

Caribbean Fruit Salsa Recipe

Cherry Cobbler Filling recipe made with fresh sweet bing cherries via flouronmyface.com #ad

Homemade Cherry Cobbler Filling Recipe

Overhead image of quick pickled red onions in jars.

Quick Pickled Red Onions

A jar of scuppernog jelly with a biscuit on a plate.

How To Make Scuppernong Jelly

A stack of canning jars filled with sweet and spicy peach jalapeno jam.

Peach and Jalapeno Jam

Kosher Dill Pickle Sandwich Slices via flouronmyface.com

How to Make Kosher Dill Pickles

More Canning Recipes;

Drinks

Watermelon lemonade in a tumbler with a garnish of sliced lemon and mint leaves.

Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

overhead photo of a fill glass pitcher of fruity sangria

Refreshing Red White Blue Sangria

Coconut Mojito in a glass with mint and lime wedge.

Coconut Mojito

A high bal glass filled with homemade Horchata with a sugar rimmed edge.

How To Make Homemade Horchata

More Drinks;

Food Preserving

Closeup photo of a half pint mason jar filled with refrigerator garlic dill pickles.

How to Make Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles

An open canning jar of Jalapeno Pepper Jelly with a spoon, more jars in the background.

Jalapeno Jelly (Pepper Jelly)

Overhead photo of a small wooden bowl and spoon filled with dehydrated onion flakes.

How To Dehydrate Onions (with a dehydrator)

Dehydrated Diced Apple Pieces in small mason jars.

How to Dehydrate Diced Apples

More Food Preserving;

Herbs

Backyard Herb Gardening | Simple Tips to Help You Grow a Successful Herb Garden

Backyard Herb Gardening eBook

How to make Calendula oil for a base for homemade bath and body products like lip balm, salve and lotions. via flouronmyface.com

DIY Calendula Oil

Collage image showing a sample of recipes using fresh herbs.

25 Recipes Using Fresh Herbs

A head of roasted garlic.

How to Make Perfect Roasted Garlic

More Herb Recipes;

Pasta Salad Recipes

Kraft Zesty Garden Pasta Salad

Italian Garden Pasta Salad Recipe

Pasta Medley Salad Recipe

Glass bowl filled with broccoli and tomato pasta salad.

Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad

pasta salad recipe, sour cream pasta salad recipe, sour cream cheddar pasta salad

Sour Cream Cheddar Pasta Salad

More Pasta Salads;

Freezer Meals

Breakfast Muffins (Freezer Friendly)

Examples of three easy freezer meal recipes that you can use when prepping for a day of freezer meal making

How to Prepare for a Day of Freezer Meal Making

Crock Pot Chicken Marsala ingredients in a freezer bag.

Freezer Meals: Crock Pot Chicken Marsala Recipe

How To Freeze Peppers

How To Freeze Sweet Bell Peppers

More Freezer Meals;

Crock Pot Recipes

A white bowl filled with homemade pumpkin puree.

Homemade Crock Pot Pumpkin Puree

A white plate with 3 sliders made with homemade meatballs.

Crock Pot Meatballs

Crock Pot Cowboy Bean Soup in a bowl with a piece of cornbread in the background.

Crock Pot Cowboy Bean Soup

Homemade Spaghetti Meat Sauce recipe made in the crock pot.

Chunky Crock Pot Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken Soup recipe that is cheesy and creamy made with Velveeta cheese and leftover chicken, canned corn and black beans

Crock Pot Chicken Santa Fe Soup

Crockpot recipe: Crock Pot Peach Crunch Cake recipe via flouronmyface.com

Crock Pot Peach Crunch Cake 100th #CrockPot Recipe Giveaway

More Crock Pot Recipes;

Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Green Beans with bacon in a serving bowl.

Quick and Easy Instant Pot Green Beans

Instant Pot Sweepstakes to celebrate 9 years of food blogging at Flour On My Face

Enter to Win an Instant Pot 6 Quart Pressure Cooker

A plate with creamy chicken tacos covered in shredded cheese.

Creamy Chicken Tacos (30 Minute Meal)

A bowl filled with Instant Pot Gouda Mac and Cheese.

Instant Pot Gouda Mac and Cheese

Honey garlic pork loin served on a dinner plate with potatoes and asparagus.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Pork Tender Loin

A pulled pork sandwich on a plate.

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

More Instant Pot Recipes

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact

Flour On My Face is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Copyright ©2022 Flour On My Face

58 shares