Meyer Lemon Curd

Meyer Lemon Curd
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    21

A vibrant and versatile Meyer Lemon Curd, perfect for brightening pies, tarts, or simply spreading on toast. Its tangy sweetness and silky smooth texture will elevate any dessert or breakfast.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    121 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    81 mg
  • Sugar
    26 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter using an electric mixer on low speed until light and fluffy. (2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Gradually mix in the Meyer lemon juice until combined. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan.

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Recipe View 7 mins Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon, until the curd becomes smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved. (5-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Increase the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the curd thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reaches 170°F (77°C) on a candy thermometer. (15-25 minutes). Be patient and avoid high heat to prevent curdling.

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Recipe View 1 mins Remove from heat and stir in the Meyer lemon zest. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 10 mins Pour the curd into a clean bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming as it cools. Let cool slightly at room temperature. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 hrs Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.

For a smoother curd, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after cooking.
Meyer lemons are less acidic than regular lemons. If using regular lemons, you may want to reduce the amount of lemon juice slightly.
Sterilize your jars if you intend to store the lemon curd long time.
The curd can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Christa Friesen

    Easy to follow and the results were delicious. My family devoured it in no time!

  • Angelina Gorczany

    Made this for a lemon tart and it was a huge hit! The zest really adds a nice touch.

  • Modesto Senger

    I was a bit nervous about curdling, but following the low and slow cooking method worked perfectly. Will definitely make again!

  • Roy Haag

    This recipe is fantastic! The curd is so smooth and the Meyer lemon flavor is incredible.

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