Lemon Curd Recipe

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Lemon Curd
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup lemon zest (about 3 lemons)
  • 6 oz unsalted butter , cut into pieces (1 1/2 sticks)

Directions:

  1. Set up a fine mesh strainer over a medium heatproof bowl next to the stove.
  2. In a heavy, medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, eggs, egg yolks, and lemon zest.
  3. Add the butter and cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
  4. Lower heat and simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens and registers 160 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  5. Strain mixture into previously set up strainer and bowl; cover with plastic wrap directly on the lemon curd's surface and allow to cool to room temperature.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one month.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 694.87 Kcal (2909 kJ)
Calories from fat 400.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.45g 68%
Cholesterol 463.43mg 154%
Sodium 148.49mg 6%
Potassium 212.24mg 5%
Total Carbs 65.27g 22%
Sugars 60.63g 243%
Protein 13.43g 27%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 70.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.67 Kcal (1045 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.97g 68%
Cholesterol 166.51mg 154%
Sodium 53.35mg 6%
Potassium 76.26mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.45g 22%
Sugars 21.78g 243%
Protein 4.82g 27%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 25.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.6
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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