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Lemon Curd
A fast, easy and tasty lemon curd recipe. Yielding a sweet, velvety smooth lemon curd. Sometimes simple is just better.
Course Dessert
Cuisine English
Keyword curd, custard, lemon
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 322kcal
- 1 extra large egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- juice of 1 fresh lemon
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk egg with the juice of 1 lemon.
Stirring constantly, add sugar, butter and lemon zest.
When sauce starts to thicken, remove from heat and allow to cool. When it reaches room temperature, refrigerate. Use within 1 week.