Lemon Curd Recipe

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Lemon Curd
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Directions:

  1. Combine 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat.
  2. Blend egg yolks with remaining sugar in a medium bowl, using a whisk. Temper eggs by slowly adding 1/3 of the boiling mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly. Return egg mixture to saucepan, over low heat, and stir the mixture until it boils. Whisk in the lemon zest and remaining butter and remove from the heat.
  3. This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.77 Kcal (2025 kJ)
Calories from fat 381.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.36g 65%
Cholesterol 252.34mg 84%
Sodium 63.52mg 3%
Potassium 109.53mg 2%
Total Carbs 23.25g 8%
Sugars 20.82g 83%
Protein 5.74g 11%
Vitamin C 15.9mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 36.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 320.54 Kcal (1342 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.06g 65%
Cholesterol 167.19mg 84%
Sodium 42.09mg 3%
Potassium 72.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 15.41g 8%
Sugars 13.79g 83%
Protein 3.8g 11%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 16%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 24.3mg 4%

* 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

  • 13.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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