• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Baking for Happiness
  • Recipes
  • About Us
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About Us
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About Us
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
  • ×
    Home » Recipes

    Easy & Quick Lemon Curd

    Written by Kathrin (Leave a Comment)

    This easy & quick Lemon Curd tastes incredible - as a spread, baking ingredient or gift. Making the British lemon cream is not difficult.

    lemon-curd

    Hello there! Making lemon curd yourself is not difficult at all. With this recipe, you can make this delicious lemon spread in just 10 minutes!

    Jump to:
    • Taste and Occasion
    • Ingredients
    • How to make the Lemon Curd
    • Top Tip
    • Recipe Card
    • Variations
    • Nutrition
    • Reviews

    Taste and Occasion

    Lemon curd, the classic British lemon cream, is a delicious spread. But it's also a great baking ingredient, such as for tarts or pie fillings. I wanted to post my easy lemon curd recipe for a while now. Now, I finally get around to it - and the recipe classic fits perfectly into spring!

    Classic-British-Recipe

    Ingredients

    It is a cream with the consistency of a pudding-jelly mixture, which may not sound quite as appetizing, but is very tasty. Original recipes consist primarily of lemon juice, lemon zest and sugar; the intense-tasting mixture is bound by eggs, butter and a little starch.

    Check out my other similar recipes!
    • French Lemon Tart Recipe
      Lemon Tart
    • Shortcrust Pastry
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • New York Cheesecake
      New York Cheesecake

    There are also alternatives with other fruits or citrus fruits. The refreshingly fruity cream is a wonderful gift from the kitchen - for example, if you are invited to a spring brunch soon. If you follow the steps in the recipe exactly, making lemon curd yourself is not complicated at all; and I promise: It certainly won't stay runny (a problem that comes up from time to time).

    Classically, you eat the cream with scones, especially in Great Britain. Delicious - and a real feast for the eyes!

    lemon-curd-easy-recipe

    How to make the Lemon Curd

    First of all, wash the lemons hot and grate the peel. Then, cut the lemons in half, squeeze them and measure out about 150 ml of juice.

    It's time for mixing the lemon juice, zest, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and add the butter in small pieces. Then, beat the eggs with a fork. Turn the heat down to medium with the lemon-sugar mixture and whisk in the beaten eggs.

    Recipe Recommendation

    Cake Recipe with Rice Syrup
    Fructose-Free Lemon Cake

    This fructose-free lemon cake requires no white sugar or wheat flour. The coconut oil gives the dough a slight coconut note that matches perfectly with the lemon.

    Allow the cream to thicken for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The lemon curd must never boil. Otherwise, the eggs will set and the cream will flocculate! In the end, pour the lemon curd into hot rinsed preserving jars and seal immediately. The cream keeps closed, stored in a cool and dark place for about 2 weeks. Yummy!

    lemon-cream-recipe

    Top Tip

    Pack it best in pretty preserving jars; I always find the tulip shape particularly nice, but also screw jars work. Pure for spooning, I can also recommend the lemon spread. Jan's comment at the test meal: So delicious that it would have to be banned again 😉.

    easy-and-quick-lemon-curd

    Recipe Card

    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Click on the stars to rate the recipe
    No ratings yet

    Lemon Curd

    The fruity lemon curd from the UK, tastes excellent as both a spread and a baking ingredient and makes a delicious gift from the kitchen!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 190kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 glasses (approx. 250 ml)

    Ingredients

    • 4 lemons, organic
    • 160 grams (â…˜ cup) sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch, heaped
    • 80 grams (â…“ cups) butter
    • 3 eggs, large

    Instructions

    • Wash the lemons hot and grate the peel. Then cut the lemons in half, squeeze them and measure out about 150 ml of juice.
    • Mix the lemon juice, zest, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and add the butter in small pieces.
    • Beat the eggs with a fork. Turn the heat down to medium with the lemon-sugar mixture and whisk in the beaten eggs. Allow the cream to thicken for about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The lemon curd must never boil. Otherwise, the eggs will set and the cream will flocculate!
    • Pour the lemon curd into hot rinsed preserving jars and seal immediately. The cream keeps closed, stored in a cool and dark place for about 2 weeks.

    Ingredient substitutions

    Do you want to replace some ingredients? Here you find tips for baking ingredient substitutions!
    This easy & quick lemon curd tastes incredible - as a spread, baking ingredient or gift. Making the British lemon cream is not difficult.This easy & quick lemon curd tastes incredible - as a spread, baking ingredient or gift. Making the British lemon cream is not difficult.This easy & quick lemon curd tastes incredible - as a spread, baking ingredient or gift. Making the British lemon cream is not difficult.

    Variations

    There are many ways to use this cream: for pies, as a filling, to enhance or decorate cakes. The most famous lemon curd cake is undoubtedly the Tarte au citron (also called Lemon Meringue Pie), a combination of shortcrust pastry base, cream and meringue topping. Now have fun with this easy recipe.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Curd
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 83mg28%
    Sodium 96mg4%
    Potassium 100mg3%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 21g23%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 351IU7%
    Vitamin C 29mg35%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Similar Recipes

    • Lemon Tart
      0
      Lemon Tart
    • Shortcrust Pastry
      0
      Shortcrust Pastry
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
      0
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • New York Cheesecake
      0
      New York Cheesecake
    • Black Forest Cake
      0
      Black Forest Cake
    • Perfect Baked Apples
      0
      Perfect Baked Apples
    • Vegan Lemon Cake
      0
      Vegan Lemon Cake
    • Traditional Baklava
      0
      Traditional Baklava
    • Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
    • About Kathrin & Jan

      It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!

      Kathrin & Jan

      Get to know us. →

    • Crumble Cheesecake
      0
      Crumble Cheesecake
    • Easy Homemade Speculoos Cream
      0
      Easy Homemade Speculoos Cream
    • Apple Pie with Cinnamon Cream
      0
      Apple Pie with Cinnamon Cream
    • Orange Muffins
      0
      Orange Muffins
    • Death by Chocolate
      0
      Death by Chocolate
    • Fructose-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Fructose-Free Lemon Cake
    • Snowflake Cupcakes
      0
      Snowflake Cupcakes
    • Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds
      0
      Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds
    • Caramel Spread
      0
      Caramel Spread
    • Panna Cotta
      0
      Panna Cotta
    • Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake
      0
      Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake
    • Lemon Cupcakes
      0
      Lemon Cupcakes
    • Strawberry Cream Cake
      0
      Strawberry Cream Cake
    • Easy & Moist Coconut Macaroons
      0
      Easy & Moist Coconut Macaroons
    • Hidden Easterbunny Cake
      0
      Hidden Easterbunny Cake
    • Eggnog Dessert
      0
      Eggnog Dessert

    More Recipes

    • Stick Bread
      Stick Bread (Basic Recipe)
    • churros easy to make yourself
      Churros Easy to Make Yourself
    • pesto flour with yeast dough
      Pesto Flower Bread
    • cornbread with yeast
      Cornbread: Quick American Cornbread

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, we're Kathrin & Jan!

    Check out my other similar recipes!
    • French Lemon Tart Recipe
      Lemon Tart
    • Shortcrust Pastry
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • New York Cheesecake
      New York Cheesecake

    It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking is what makes us happy.

    Recipe Recommendation

    Cake Recipe with Rice Syrup
    Fructose-Free Lemon Cake

    This fructose-free lemon cake requires no white sugar or wheat flour. The coconut oil gives the dough a slight coconut note that matches perfectly with the lemon.

    Welcome and enjoy our blog!
    Learn more about us. →

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Curd
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 83mg28%
    Sodium 96mg4%
    Potassium 100mg3%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 21g23%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 351IU7%
    Vitamin C 29mg35%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Similar Recipes

    • Lemon Tart
      0
      Lemon Tart
    • Shortcrust Pastry
      0
      Shortcrust Pastry
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
      0
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • New York Cheesecake
      0
      New York Cheesecake
    • Black Forest Cake
      0
      Black Forest Cake
    • Perfect Baked Apples
      0
      Perfect Baked Apples
    • Vegan Lemon Cake
      0
      Vegan Lemon Cake
    • Traditional Baklava
      0
      Traditional Baklava
    • Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
    • About Kathrin & Jan

      It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!

      Kathrin & Jan

      Get to know us. →

    • Crumble Cheesecake
      0
      Crumble Cheesecake
    • Easy Homemade Speculoos Cream
      0
      Easy Homemade Speculoos Cream
    • Apple Pie with Cinnamon Cream
      0
      Apple Pie with Cinnamon Cream
    • Orange Muffins
      0
      Orange Muffins
    • Death by Chocolate
      0
      Death by Chocolate
    • Fructose-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Fructose-Free Lemon Cake
    • Snowflake Cupcakes
      0
      Snowflake Cupcakes
    • Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds
      0
      Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds
    • Caramel Spread
      0
      Caramel Spread
    • Panna Cotta
      0
      Panna Cotta
    • Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake
      0
      Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake
    • Lemon Cupcakes
      0
      Lemon Cupcakes
    • Strawberry Cream Cake
      0
      Strawberry Cream Cake
    • Easy & Moist Coconut Macaroons
      0
      Easy & Moist Coconut Macaroons
    • Hidden Easterbunny Cake
      0
      Hidden Easterbunny Cake
    • Eggnog Dessert
      0
      Eggnog Dessert

    Recipe Recommendation

    • Easy Biscuit Recipe with only three Ingredients
    • Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds - delicious and moist
    • Crunchy Crispy Granola Low Carb Granola
    • No Yeast Sourdough Bread for Beginners
    • greek pita bread pockets Make Your Own Pita Bread
    • Best Cut Out Christmas Cookies

    Similar Recipes

    • French Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron)
      French Lemon Tart (Tarte au Citron)
    • The Best Basic Shortcrust Pastry
      The Best Basic Shortcrust Pastry
    • Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
      Moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • The Best New York Cheesecake
      The Best New York Cheesecake
    • Black Forest Cake without Alcohol
      Black Forest Cake without Alcohol
    • Perfect Baked Apples Recipe
      Perfect Baked Apples Recipe

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Baking for Happiness

    Check out my other similar recipes!
    • French Lemon Tart Recipe
      Lemon Tart
    • Shortcrust Pastry
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • New York Cheesecake
      New York Cheesecake

    Privacy Policy | Contact

    Recipe Recommendation

    Cake Recipe with Rice Syrup
    Fructose-Free Lemon Cake

    This fructose-free lemon cake requires no white sugar or wheat flour. The coconut oil gives the dough a slight coconut note that matches perfectly with the lemon.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Curd
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 83mg28%
    Sodium 96mg4%
    Potassium 100mg3%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 21g23%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 351IU7%
    Vitamin C 29mg35%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Similar Recipes

    • Lemon Tart
      0
      Lemon Tart
    • Shortcrust Pastry
      0
      Shortcrust Pastry
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
      0
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
    • New York Cheesecake
      0
      New York Cheesecake
    • Black Forest Cake
      0
      Black Forest Cake
    • Perfect Baked Apples
      0
      Perfect Baked Apples
    • Vegan Lemon Cake
      0
      Vegan Lemon Cake
    • Traditional Baklava
      0
      Traditional Baklava
    • Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Low-Fat Sugar-Free Lemon Cake
    • About Kathrin & Jan

      It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!

      Kathrin & Jan

      Get to know us. →

    • Crumble Cheesecake
      0
      Crumble Cheesecake
    • Easy Homemade Speculoos Cream
      0
      Easy Homemade Speculoos Cream
    • Apple Pie with Cinnamon Cream
      0
      Apple Pie with Cinnamon Cream
    • Orange Muffins
      0
      Orange Muffins
    • Death by Chocolate
      0
      Death by Chocolate
    • Fructose-Free Lemon Cake
      0
      Fructose-Free Lemon Cake
    • Snowflake Cupcakes
      0
      Snowflake Cupcakes
    • Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds
      0
      Gluten-Free Lemon Cake with Almonds
    • Caramel Spread
      0
      Caramel Spread
    • Panna Cotta
      0
      Panna Cotta
    • Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake
      0
      Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake
    • Lemon Cupcakes
      0
      Lemon Cupcakes
    • Strawberry Cream Cake
      0
      Strawberry Cream Cake
    • Easy & Moist Coconut Macaroons
      0
      Easy & Moist Coconut Macaroons
    • Hidden Easterbunny Cake
      0
      Hidden Easterbunny Cake
    • Eggnog Dessert
      0
      Eggnog Dessert