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Lemon curd next to whole lemons.
Whole Lemon Curd Recipe
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 

Skip the fuss and make a lemon curd recipe that uses whole lemons — entire Meyer lemons — for a lemon curd that's perfect for any recipe.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 2 medium Meyer lemons (roughly chopped and seeds removed)
  • 1 cup (8oz/225g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons (1½oz/43g) butter (diced)
Instructions
  1. Place the lemons, sugar, and eggs in a food processor and process for a few minutes, until well pureed.

  2. Strain the mixture into a saucepan, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.

  3. Discard the solids, rinse the strainer and set it over a clean bowl near the stove.

  4. Gently heat the lemon mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken.

  5. Immediately strain the curd to stop the cooking.

  6. Add the butter and stir to combine.

  7. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. This curd will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.