½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons), plus 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
Produce
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Dry Goods
3 large eggs
Dairy
6 Tbsp. (3 oz.) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Dairy
Instructions
STEP 1
Whisk ½ cup lemon juice, 2 tsp. lemon zest, ½ cup sugar, and 3 eggs in a saucepan. Stir in 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until thickened, about 6 minutes.
STEP 2
Transfer lemon curd to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; chill until cold, at least 1 hour. Do Ahead: Can be made up to 1 week ahead; keep chilled in an airtight container.