Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd, originally from England, is a nice lemony cream that can be used as spread or topping to give a great fresh finish to your desserts.

Peel <quantity>½</quantity> lemon and cut <quantity>2</quantity> lemons in half

Juice the lemons

Strain the juice into a small saucepan

Add the lemon peels and <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar

Place the saucepan over low heat and add <quantity>80<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter. Whisk until the butter melts and let it infuse for 1m

Separate <quantity>1</quantity> egg and <quantity>1</quantity> egg yolk in a bowl

Strain the lemon peel out of the juice and sugar mixture

Place over very low heat. Add the egg and egg yolk, whisking constantly until it thickens. You can use a water bath for this process

Strain it into a cup or container and cover with cling film, pressing it against the surface. The lemon curd is ready

Enjoy this lemony treat!

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