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Lemon Curd
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Lemon Curd

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Lemon Curd

Made with fresh lemons, this luscious curd is delicious spread on homemade scones. When cooking the curd, watch carefully so it does not boil.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

241
Calories
7g
Protein
17g
Fat
17g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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