Lemon Curd

8 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 25MINS

Lemon Curd

Create delicious Lemon Curd for your Lemon Meringue Tartlets with this rich, tangy recipe. Combining fresh lemon and lime juices with egg yolks and softened butter, this smooth curd is thickened with gelatin and chilled to perfection, ideal for both immediate use and freezer storage.
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Create delicious Lemon Curd for your Lemon Meringue Tartlets with this rich, tangy recipe. Combining fresh lemon and lime juices with egg yolks and softened butter, this smooth curd is thickened with gelatin and chilled to perfection, ideal for both immediate use and freezer storage.
25MINS
Total Time
Ingredients
Servings
4
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LEMON CURD
Egg
12
Large Eggs
Egg
1 1/2 cups
Eggs, yolk only
Granulated Sugar
2 1/4 cups
Granulated Sugar
Lemon Juice
2 1/4 cups
Lemon Juice
Lime Juice
1/2 cup
Lime Juice
Lemon
11 tsp
Lemons, zested
Gelatin Sheet
2
Gelatin Sheets
bloomed
Butter
12.5 oz
Butter, softened
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
In a large stainless steel bowl, whisk together the Eggs (1 1/2 cups) and Eggs (12).
step 2
Whisk in Granulated Sugar (2 1/4 cups), Lemon Juice (2 1/4 cups), Lime Juice (1/2 cup) and zested Lemons (11 tsp).
step 3
Place over double boiler, whisk constantly until thickened, 8-10 minutes 170˚F.
step 4
Remove from heat and whisk in bloomed Gelatin Sheets (2). Whisk until smooth.
step 5
Whisk in softened Butter (12.5 oz) until completely combined.
step 6
Strain through chinois.
step 7
Cool over an ice bath to 40˚F.
step 8
Store in an airtight container or seal in pastry bags.
step 9
Tip: Lemon curd can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer.
step 9 Tip: Lemon curd can be stored for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer.
RECIPES TAG
Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
Dessert
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