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A small glass jar filled with creamy yellow lemon curd sits on a wooden surface, with a spoonful of curd nearby and a halved lemon in the background.
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Meyer Lemon Curd

Luscious, lemony, and spreadable, this curd is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Butter, Easy, Eggs, Make-ahead, Meyer Lemon
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Nicole

Ingredients

  • Grated zest of 1 Meyer lemon
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed tart lemon juice from ordinary lemons
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 extra-large eggs
  • 3 extra-large egg yolks

Instructions

  • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the lemon juices, zest, sugar, butter, and salt. Stir gently over low heat until the butter has melted and sugar has dissolved.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg yolks. Whisking constantly, gradually add half the hot lemon mixture into the eggs, then slowly whisk the egg mixture back into the remaining lemon mixture. Cook over low heat, scraping the bottom constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Pour the curd through a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. Curd can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 796kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 659mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 2168IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
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