This vibrant lemon curd is a classic Canadian staple, offering a perfect balance of sharp citrus acidity and rich buttery sweetness. Made with just five simple ingredients, it transforms into a luxurious, glossy spread that elevates any baked good. The zest provides aromatic depth, while the eggs and butter create a velvety texture that coats the palate beautifully. It is incredibly versatile, serving as a stunning filling for tart shells, a luscious topping for scones, or a tangy swirl in pound cake batter. This homemade version far surpasses store-bought alternatives in flavor intensity and freshness, making it an essential recipe for any home baker’s repertoire.
Lemon Curd (Toronto
Description
This vibrant lemon curd is a classic Canadian staple, offering a perfect balance of sharp citrus acidity and rich buttery sweetness. Made with just five simple ingredients, it transforms into a luxurious, glossy spread that elevates any baked good. The zest provides aromatic depth, while the eggs and butter create a velvety texture that coats the palate beautifully. It is incredibly versatile, serving as a stunning filling for tart shells, a luscious topping for scones, or a tangy swirl in pound cake batter. This homemade version far surpasses store-bought alternatives in flavor intensity and freshness, making it an essential recipe for any home baker's repertoire.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the grated lemon rind, lemon juice, sugar, and butter.
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Microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to stir once halfway through, until the butter is completely melted.
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In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
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Gradually stir a small amount of the hot lemon mixture into the beaten eggs to temper them, preventing curdling.
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Pour the egg mixture back into the large bowl with the remaining lemon mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
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Microwave on Medium (50% power) for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every minute, until the mixture is very thick and coats the back of a spoon.
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Immediately strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove any cooked egg bits or zest, if desired for extra smoothness.
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Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate until cool and set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 434.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20.3g32%
- Saturated Fat 11.4g58%
- Cholesterol 182.9mg61%
- Sodium 175.8mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 60.8g21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 60.5g
- Protein 5.1g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
