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Homemade Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is a scrumptious spread for scones, biscuits or other baked goods. You can find it in larger grocery stores alongside the jams and jellies or with the baking supplies, but we like making this lemon curd recipe from scratch. —Mark Hagen, West Allis, Wisconsin
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Homemade Lemon Curd
Ingredients
5 INGREDIENTS
2 SERVINGS
Butter
1/4 cup butter
cubed
Sugar
1 cup sugar
Lemon Zest
1 tbsp lemon zest
grated
Lemon Juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
Eggs
3 large eggs
Directions
4 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
View Directions on Taste of Home
Health Info
Macros
106g
CARBS
32g
FAT
11g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I prevent my lemon curd from becoming eggy?
Why is my lemon curd runny?
Can I substitute regular sugar with another sweetener in lemon curd?
What can I do with leftover lemon curd?
Can lemon curd be made with other citrus fruits?
Why is my lemon curd lumpy?
Why is my homemade lemon curd not yellow?
How can I balance sweetness and acidity in lemon curd?
What can I do to make my lemon curd more flavorful?
Can I make lemon curd dairy-free?