This healthy lemon curd has all the rich lemony goodness of regular lemon curd with fewer calories and a little less fat. Use it for lemon tarts, on pancakes, or as a filling for layer cakes.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
225 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Fill a saucepan with water several inches deep and place over medium heat; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Step 2
Place eggs into a metal mixing bowl; add sugar and lemon juice. Place the bowl over the saucepan with simmering water and whisk continuously until mixture foams and becomes thick, hot, and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat; whisk in lemon zest and unsalted butter. Continue whisking until butter melts and incorporates into lemon curd.
Step 4
Press plastic wrap onto the curd's surface to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 1 hour. Stir before serving.
Ingredients
¾ cup white sugar
3 large eggs
⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature - cut into 1-tablespoon chunks
