This lemon curd recipe is very dear to my heart, guys! This recipe was inspired by my mom’s homemade lemon curd she gave me when she visited me a few years ago. She even made it with lemons grown from her backyard tree! California is one of my favorite places. She knew what she wanted to get me, even though I was not there to enjoy it all year. I also want to share my best homemade lemon curd recipe to share the love.
This lemon curd can be made into a cake or dessert by refrigerating it for at least four hours. It can be kept in the fridge for up to five days. Don’t be afraid of making it ahead of time if you are going to make the dessert.
I love dividing up the time it takes to make different parts of my cakes. Layered cakes can be time-consuming. It’s easy to burn out if you have different elements in your cake daily. This will allow you to take your time, enjoy every step, and feel great about the final product.
Lemon is my favorite citrus flavor for dessert. There are many lemon-based desserts that I have made, including this lemon curd recipe. Let’s start with the ingredients and how you can make this great homemade lemon curd.
To make lemon curd, you will only need to use a few ingredients:
- Granulated sugar
- One large lemon makes one large lemon of lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Eggs
- Egg yolks
- Butter without salt
Getting the required amount of lemon juice usually takes 3 lemons. When adding the butter to your lemon mixture, it should be chilled and cut into small pieces. The rest of the recipe is easy! Now you are on your way to making homemade lemon curd.