Classic Lemon Curd

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by MolliesNana, 8/27/2012I have never attempted making lemon curd before this recipe, had never even had it. But I love anything lemon, and this recipe looked divine!! I have once tried store bought lemon curd and threw the whole jar away, it simply could not compare to this recipe! I give this recipe to anyone I know that likes lemon as much as I do! It is beyond worth the effort! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! Matter of fact, I've given the recipe to 3 people today!

by GGduck, 2/4/2013Just made this and I know it's not going to last, delicious.

by Martyi, 1/20/2013Easiest and nicest lemon curd recipe ever. Though I use a bowl over a pan of simmering water and just leave it to thicken with the odd stir now and again. I've also made this with icing sugar instead of caster, just as good.

by Annie8888, 1/15/2013I found a recipe that called for store purchased lemon curd, why buy when you can make it yourself. I must have read 6 different recipes and this recipe sounded fool proof and it was, I absolutely LOVED this recipe, it was so easy and quick with excite flavor. Thank you Fine Cooking

by Annie8888, 1/15/2013I found a recipe that called for store purchased lemon curd, why buy when you can make it yourself. I must have read 6 different recipes and this recipe sounded fool proof and it was, I absolutely LOVED this recipe, it was so easy and quick with excite flavor. Thank you Fine Cooking

by Annie8888, 1/15/2013I found a recipe that called for store purchased lemon curd, why buy when you can make it yourself. I must have read 6 different recipes and this recipe sounded fool proof and it was, I absolutely LOVED this recipe, it was so easy and quick with excite flavor. Thank you Fine Cooking

by LedByTheLamb, 4/23/2012I tried this a couple weeks ago after tasting my first home made lemon tart at a little bakery in Leslie, Arkansas. I could not get that yumminess off my mind and so I scoured the internet looking for something similar. I am SO glad I tried this recipe first! It came out beautifully (I made little tarts in muffin pans)and the taste of the lemon curd was almost spot on with the one at that bakery (possibly even better!) I'm just thrilled that I can make these for my family and friends or when I have that craving! Thank you thank you! Today I'll be trying it on a gluten free shortbread recipe. No matter how the shortbread turns out, as long as that lemon curd is on it...it will be loved!

by tanscakes, 4/9/2012the lemon curd was superb.. it was so easy to make and truly fool proof... thanks for the recipe... tania - india

by KTNizette, 2/24/2012I had never made Lemon Curd before and having watched a friend make it, I was worried that it just wouldn't work out. However, having fed in 'Fool Proof Lemon Curd Recipe' into Google and this one came up and it sounded just so easy. And it was. And it is wonderful. And I will be handing out little jars of it this weekend to our neighbour and our friend who is over from England visiting us in Portugal. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I've now registered to 'fine cooking' and boy am I looking forward to doing more 'experimenting'.

by JonBerger, 1/26/2012Perfect and absolutely effortless. This is an ENORMOUS improvement on every other recipe I've ever tried. It comes out exactly right and I can just tell it's going to work every time. Don't omit the zest, seriously. You need to grate it very fine, but if you do, it really improves the flavor and it doesn't affect the texture at all. For me, the recipe took seven limes. YMMV, but that's an approximation if you're wondering how many to buy. -------- LATER addition: I just tried a batch with honey instead of sugar. It works fine and it's quite delicious; the honey flavor is very noticeable but it hits a couple of seconds after the citrus, so it doesn't detract from the fruitiness. I added one more whole egg, increased the honey from one cup to 1-1/4, and doubled the zest, which basically meant that I just used all the zest from all of the limes. Really delicious variation.

by RioRico, 12/13/2011I have made lemon curd several times over the years and this is by far the best ever!! I am giving lemon curd in assorted vintage glassware to my girlfriends for the Holiday's. Very pretty, festive and wonderful flavor! Thank you for this recipe.

by Tevokkia, 11/4/2011I had always been hesitant to try to make lemon curd because it always seemed so difficult, but this was amazingly easy and delicious. I've made it twice now, and have to say that I personally prefer it without the zest, but then, I don't like mine quite as tart. I'm looking forward to making some lime curd soon!

by xrhodie, 10/30/2011Awesome recipe... if there were 10 stars, I would've given all of them!!

by MuddyLaBoue, 10/23/2011This was my first attempt at making Lemon Curd, and I'm delighted with the results. Easy, beautiful, silky, and D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!

by Lupini, 9/3/2011Wow...... I made the lime version. I love limes and served it still warm with spelt-ricotta crepes (Good to the Grain, Kim Boyce). Sooooooo good! My Hungarian aunt used to do a similar version but orange flavour. I've finally found a matching recipe. Loved it! And yes I used a double boiler as usual for any custardy things going up to 175F and no problems.

by claudeAU, 8/10/2011I used this recipe to enter into our annual jams and Preserves competition of which there were 8 entrants(family and friends). Very proud to report that I took out winning honours - 1st prize which mainly consist of bragging rights for a year and the right to choose next years challenge. Very easy to make, set perfectly and the colour was rich and bright. Very tasty and was a hit with everyone.

by celd371, 6/5/2011Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I tried another recipe and it didn't work well for me. But yours was my second try and it worked so good. I will be making the again. Can't wait to spead it on all my goodies.

by RoyalSpoial, 5/20/2011I used ordinary (non-Meyer) lemons. What a heavenly delicate smell!!! And lovely, light and refreshing delight on toast!!! This recipe was so easy and made me feel like a far better cook than I am. The hardest part is juicing the lemons, which is a lot of work to do by hand. I recommend at least doubling the recipe. I was able to fill about 4 custard cups with a double recipe. One of my favorite recipes.

by MaryRielly, 4/24/2011I'd give it more stars if I could! It turned out perfectly! So silky and lemony. I'll never use any other recipe for lemon/lime curd again ;)

by AptBakerinOmaha, 4/13/2011This is a great recipe. Comes out perfectly! I don't add the zest simply bc I don't like the mouth feel as a cake filling. The zest wasn't a big issue when using the curd on lemon poppy seed muffins due to the texture of the muffin. Its simply fabulous cold, straight out of the frig, on a fresh baked hot lemon poppyseed though!

by jhmlkmorrow, 1/3/2011I've made lemon curd over the years, but I came across this recipe and though I'd give it a try. It was the best... and easiest curd recipe ever. My brother has a Meyer lemon tree which provided all the lemons for the curd. I tripled the recipe and had to cook longer than recommended, but the results were great. My husband is anxious to have some on his morning toast.

by ColletteHoppe, 9/27/2010ABSOLUTELY fantastic! Yes it does involve a good 15min of continuous stirring but the delicious and silky end result is SO worth it!

by sarielizabeth, 9/16/2010The silkiest lemon curd I have ever had. We used to make lemon curd all the time when I was a kid. It was a time consuming process and very finicky. This was SO easy and the best I have ever tasted. I had to give some to my Mom and she couldn't believe it either!

by cookandcrochet, 4/25/2010I was looking for a way to use up all the naked lemons I had after removing all the zest for a batch of lemoncello,and this is it. It is a great recipe and easy too; whipped up in no time at all. Thanks to all the other reviewers, and there helpful tips. It does not take 15 min to thicken, more like 5, mine made three 1/2 pint jars. Next time I'll make it with Meyer lemons and double the recipe because I'm sure it will go fast.

by Brummie, 4/5/2010I have tried many Lemon Curd recipes and some have promised no egg curdling but it always happens. I tried this recipe over the weekend and it is GREAT. No straining and no waste. Thank you for the recipe.Five stars.

by aprilshower, 3/6/2010Great recipe!! This was the first time I have ever made lemon curd and it was so easy!!

by lmg82, 1/7/2010Fabulous recipe! I have filled cookies with this, and tart shells, and have served it with scones...always tasty.

by Bobby_Green, 12/11/2009Amazing, I now have the time and energy to put lemon curd on my cafe menu! Thanks a million, you're a diamond!

by Bakersfour, 11/26/2009Eating the delcious lemon curd made from the recipe you have posted on this site has truly been one of the happiest culinary expierences of my life. Although I was skeptical as to my ability to make this recipe after the blazing reviews I saw on this site I was forced to try it. After hesitantly sampling my lemony creation I to added yet another five star review to your page. This will be great for the Thanksgiving dessert I promised to make. Thank you, oh god of lemon curd.

by Aerin, 10/18/2009This was my first attempt making lemon curd, and it came out flawless. I did a bit of internet research first, and this recipe had the best reviews, for a good reason! I have posted your recipe on my recipe blog (crediting you and linking the recipe, of course) I hope you don't mind! http://recipesbyalyssa.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/lemon-curd/

by mowgli, 8/21/2009DELICIOUS!!! I have made a couple of different lemon curds and this is by far the best and thickest (so it's great for filling for a birthday cake I just made as it stays in place!). Just one note - it did not take anywhere NEAR 15 minutes for the curd to get to 170 degrees..for me it was about 5 minutes - I'm not complaining, just a note. This will become MY lemon curd from now on!

by WillowBirdBaking, 8/13/2009This is a fantastic recipe -- it's easy and tastes delicious.

by chocolatemuffin, 8/10/2009Thank you so very much for this recipe!! I live in Holland, am 35 years old an d I have never had this. You can't buy it anywhere but now I made this it will never taste this good from a shop!!Oh, my god it's great, there are no words. Oh my god!! I can never keep this for 2 months, I think I'll have this for dinner tonight. It's soooooooo good. At one point I thought I was getting scrambled eggs but it turned out great and it tastes, oh my god!! And so easy! A definite keeper. Everyone should have this recipe, it's the best.

by dhong4034, 7/30/2009I am a culinary school grad and one of the things I love most is lemon curd. However I didn't love making it, with the straining, etc. This was so easy that my 6 year old daughter helped with most of the steps and loved the finished product. We will be making lemon napoleons using won tons, raspberries, and mixing the curd with Greek yogurt. Thanks for this recipe!

by briedle, 6/8/2009So, I have not made this yet, but I'm planning on it. I was wondering, if I don't have a thick-bottomed pot, can I just use a double boiler? I'm assuming it would work the same...? Thanks! Brie

by sanada, 5/16/2009thank you for this recipe! i am making my daughter a lemon layer cake for her first birthday and i was quite tense about making lemon curd. no need to be with this recipe! it's fool proof and looks just lovely, NO LUMPS! my husband cleaned up the bowl after i was done. can't wait to show it off at the party! thanks again!

by TeaLady2, 10/1/2008This lemon curd is the best I've ever made! It's easy to make, and is luscious and creamy and great tasting! It's a recipe I recommend often to my friends!

by jmiller96003, 9/16/2008This recipe is amazing! I searched through several recipes on the web and decided upon this one. I am so glad I did. There are no lumps, just as promised, I also used a thermometer, and it is perfect. I am fortunate to have a Meyer's lemon tree in my back yard, and had frozen several ziplocks of the juice from last season. I totally reccomend that you double this recipe when cooking, as you are going to want to eat it straight from a bowl, it is delicious.

by mel8twelve, 7/11/2008I've never made lemon curd before. This was easy, quick, and delectable! Per Klivans' suggestion, I have saved the extra in the freezer - I'm looking forward to swiping spoonfuls all summer!

by dartha, 5/26/2008This is the best and easy lemon curd. I never made lemon curd and was planning to buy it for an intergenerational tea at our senior center. I did a google search and came up with this recipe, I remembered that I had the Fine Cooking issue that contained the recipe. The tea was a hugh success and will be an annual event. It will always include this lemon curd. I only hope that I will at sometime get a keeper recipe when I get my hair cut.

by Rebs, 5/2/2008I made this recipe using Splenda instead of sugar, it came out delicious! A friend of mine who is diabetic was so thrilled!

by Nightingale, 5/1/2008I was sceptical that a) a novice lemon curd apprentice, like myself, could pull this off, and b)that it would be as good, in the end, as what I have had previously... But I was wrong on both cynical accounts! First of all, this recip is DIVINELY simple, tastes like it should and just as is it described- rich, creamy, full tasting, tart enough without being super sour, sweet enough without lacking taste. I used fresh squeezed lemons and fresh zest, and I added extra zest to my mixture-- that's just because it looks pretty in the jars. I doubled the batch, and it ended up making two pints for storing and one 3/4 full on for tasting and the fridge. I am an avid canner, and I wanted to try to adapt this recipe, which is essentially like a custard, to canning. So after I had mixed the ingredients as shown, and heated them on the stove to smoothe, I then put them in cleaned Ball jars with fresh lids an water-bathed them. As I suspected, the act of putting into a water bath and being surrounded by water precluded the need for constant stirring, and after 25 minutes simmering gently, my lemon curd came out GORGEOUS!! Thank you so much for this recipie- I am making it again tomorrow and continuing until I'm through lemon season, and I'm hoarding it all for myself- folks will have to come beg for it at my door, as lemon pie filing and lemon tarts are my favorites! We had it for dinner over German Pancakes, though, and it was also divine. I bet the half jar lasts only until tomorrow afternoon!