Quick Lemon Curd Dessert Recipe
A silky, tangy lemon curd dessert made with simple ingredients in just 15 minutes. Foolproof, bright, and perfect for any occasion.
Print Pin Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 215kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer
- 1 Rubber spatula
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 6 Glass serving dishes
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs for creaminess
- 1 egg yolk optional, for extra richness
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest about 2 lemons
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Crushed graham crackers
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk eggs until smooth, then add sugar, lemon juice, zest, and salt.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter until fully melted and smooth.
- Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Press plastic wrap on top and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Serve in dessert cups and top with berries or whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg