Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe

Make this easy Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe and you can use it for desserts, filling, as a condiment, and more! You only need four ingredients to make this delicious treat. Once you make homemade lemon curd you will never buy store-bought again!

I never realized how much I liked lemon curd until I started making my own at home. And using Meyer lemons to make this lemon curd recipe adds a unique layer of flavor people can't get enough of! If you can't find Meyer lemons, you can always use regular lemons and you will still have delicious lemon curd on your hands.

There are so many different ways you can use lemon curd including in desserts or as a dipping sauce. Lemon curd lasts up to a month in the fridge and can also be frozen for up to 3-6 months. So you can make some for now and save some for later! Lemon curd is also a great way to use up eggs if you have too many and need to use them.

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• Why I Love This Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe
• Ingredients Needed to Make This Recipe
• What are Meyer Lemons?
• How to Make Homemade Lemon Curd
• Recipes that use Lemon Curd
• Recipe FAQs
• Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe

Why I Love This Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe

I love this recipe because it's pretty easy to make and doesn't take too much time. Once you have your ingredients ready, making the curd only takes a few minutes.

I also love this recipe because there are so many ways to use lemon curd including in desserts like my Meyer Lemon Cream Puffs, on bread, or even in a cocktail like my Lemon Curd Cocktail! For a special treat, I will make a small bowl of lemon curd and indulge in the creamy lemony goodness.

Ingredients Needed to Make This Recipe

Meyer Lemons: You will need 2-3 Meyer lemons for their zest and juice. Meyer lemons are slightly smaller than regular lemons and have a sweeter and less acidic flavor, perfect for lemon curd. If you don't have Meyer lemons, regular lemons work just fine.

Sugar: White sugar is an essential ingredient that adds sweetness to balance the tartness of the lemons. It helps create a smooth and creamy texture in the curd.

Eggs: Eggs play a crucial role in thickening the curd and giving it a rich, velvety consistency. They also add richness and contribute to the overall flavor.

Unsalted Butter: It is recommended to use unsalted butter when making lemon curd. Butter adds a luscious and buttery flavor to the curd, enhancing its richness and texture.

What are Meyer Lemons?

Meyer lemons are smaller and sweeter than regular lemons and have a slight vanilla-herbal element. They smell AMAZING!

They are also darker in color than regular lemons. If you can’t find Meyer lemons you can always use regular lemons.

If you do use regular lemons, adding a splash of orange juice may help balance the tartness and give you a closer taste to Meyer lemon juice. This is optional.

How to Make Homemade Lemon Curd

Whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and eggs in a pan on the stove. Cook over low heat whisking constantly. Once the mixture has started to thicken, add the butter pieces a few at a time, whisking constantly until melted in.

Keep whisking until the curd is smooth and thick and coats the back of a spoon with no movement. Remove from the heat immediately and strain the lemon curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

Place plastic wrap directly on the top of the lemon curd so a film doesn't form on top. Chill the curd in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Recipes that use Lemon Curd

As I mentioned, lemon curd has many uses. Check out my Meyer Lemon Cream Puffs and my Easy Lemon Curd Filled Cupcakes recipes for different ways to use your homemade lemon curd. You can also use lemon curd as a condiment for toast or waffles, a filling for donuts, or served with fresh berries for a light and refreshing treat.

Recipe FAQs

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