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Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

tart yet sweet

Homemade lemon curd is an easy and lusciously smooth, tangy spread, bursting with vibrant citrus flavour. Made from fresh lemons, butter, sugar, and eggs, its velvety texture makes it perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or swirling into yogurt for a zesty treat.

Prep Time

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30 min

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Cook Time

Serves

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12

30 min

THE FACTS

Simple to create

Cheap

Lasts for up to a week in the fridge

Simple to make thick

Great in desserts or over cakes or fruit

INGREDIENTS

83g butter

3 egg yolks + 1 full egg

143g caster sugar

80g lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon rind

pinch or two of salt

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The endless options for your lemon curd: spread on toast or scones, filling for cakes and cupcakes, topping for desserts, swirl into yogurt or oatmeal, filling for pastries, flavouring for trifles and parfaits, in baking, lemon curd bars, cocktail or mocktail ingredient, sandwich filling.

1 min

11 min

METHOD

1. Adding all your ingredients to a medium saucepan


2. Place the heat on as low as you can so you can gradually bring the contents to temperature.


3. Once the butter has melted you can increase the heat slightly but if the curd starts to simmer pull off the heat right away.


4. Stir stir stir, you will be stirring for at least 5 to 8 minutes depending on your desired consistency.

5. Place into a heatproof bowl and let cool before placing in the fridge.


NOTE: You can have short breaks however you need to ensure the saucepan is off the heat to do so.

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Chris

Chris here from Sliver and Bite, I have been creating desserts for 4 years and recently started creating real time cooking tutorials on social media. I have always prided myself on creating authentic food with real ingredients. When learning to cook I found a gap in the market for real time cooking tutorials. I slow the process down so the viewer is able to cook along. 

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