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Lemon Curd, Lemon Curd For Dessert Topping

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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You can spread it on cakes fill it into sweet tarts or even decorate cupcakes with it. Lose yourself in the captivating aroma and rejuvenating flavour of this dessert topping.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
1 cup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon rind
1/4 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg
Method
- Break the eggs in a deep bowl, and whisk it lightly using a whisk. Keep aside.
- Heat enough water in a deep non-stick pan, place a steel bowl over it, put the lemon juice, grated rind, butter and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the beaten egg gradually while mixing it continuously using a wooden spoon.
- Cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes till it is thick and coats the back of a spoon, while stirring continuously.
- Remove from the flame, cool completely and use as required.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 80 cal |
Protein | 1.3 g |
Carbohydrates | 9 g |
Fiber | 0.1 g |
Fat | 4.4 g |
Cholesterol | 9.5 mg |
Sodium | 31.6 mg |
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Ishu
March 13, 2025, midnight
This lemon curd recipe is just fantastic.. it perfect sour and sweet in taste.. taste great when applied on a pound cake..