Lemon Curd
A community recipe by BetterLateNot tested or verified by Nigella.com
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Put butter, sugar and strained lemon juice into a bowl. Sit bowl over a pan of simmering water and cook till sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Add well-beaten eggs. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, till mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Pour into small jars, cover and cool.
Put butter, sugar and strained lemon juice into a bowl. Sit bowl over a pan of simmering water and cook till sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Add well-beaten eggs. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, till mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Pour into small jars, cover and cool.
Introduction
I have always known this as Lemon Cheese, but I think Lemon Curd is the term most people use.
I have always known this as Lemon Cheese, but I think Lemon Curd is the term most people use.
Ingredients
Serves: Depends on size of jar you use
Metric
Cups
- 2 lemons
- 225 grams white sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 60 grams butter
- 2 lemons
- 7⅞ ounces granulated sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 2⅛ ounces butter
Method
Lemon Curd is a community recipe submitted by BetterLate and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.
Additional Information
Keep in the fridge, and even there it doesn't keep very long. One jar for yourself and give the rest away - people will love you for it !
Keep in the fridge, and even there it doesn't keep very long. One jar for yourself and give the rest away - people will love you for it !
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