Homemade Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe is a bright burst of tart sunshine. It's sweet and tart, creamy and smooth. It's perfect for desserts, pies and tarts. I think you'll love this dessert!
If you love this delicious sweet tart treat, try making this no bake lemon icebox pie recipe next! It's so easy to make and a perfect summer treat!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ The homemade lemon curd is very versatile. You can use this as a dessert or a filling for donuts, pies or tarts. Really any version of lemon desserts!
✔️ This basic recipe is easy to make.
✔️ The best reason? It's completely delicious!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- sugar
- cornstarch
- flour
- salt
- fresh lemons, you can use standard lemon or your typical lemons If you can, get Meyer lemons. They are so good!
- eggs
- butter
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the Meyer Lemon Recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Mix sugar, cornstarch, flour, salt and hot water in sauce pan and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- When it begins to boil, continue cooking (and stirring!) for 2 minutes. It will thicken as it continues to cook and stir.
- After two minutes, ladle a little bit of the hot mixture to the egg yolks, to warm the eggs, whisk to combine - then add all of the egg yolk mixture to the hot sauce pan, and continue stirring.
- Add the lemon juice, zest & butter. Reduce heat to low & continue stirring & cooking for another two minutes.
- Place in pretty bowls for serving. Right before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream & garnish with some lemon zest.
Equipment
- You'll want a heavy bottom pan so the curd will cook evenly. You'll want to use a non-reactive saucepan.
- A wooden spoon is perfect for stirring the curd.
FAQ's
The first thing to know is Meyer lemons are special. They have a depth of flavor
Several ingredients thicken this curd - egg yolks, cornstarch and flour. They all combine to thicken the curd for a sweet treat perfectly!
No, because the curd contains eggs, you'll need to refrigerate any leftovers. Refrigerating the curd will also help thicken it as it cools.
This is a great make-ahead recipe. It will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Yes, it can be frozen. Seal it well; after it's cooled, freeze it immediately. It will last up to three months.
Things to know
- It's not necessary to strain the curd, but if you want it to be perfectly smooth, put it through a fine mesh strainer.
- Don't use bottled lemon juice, use fresh squeezed lemon juice. It makes all the difference.
Storage
Refrigerate - Cool to room temperature. Cover well, placing the plastic wrap directly on top of the curd. This will keep a film from happening. Refrigerate 3-4 days.
Freezer - This actually freezes great! Cover well, as directed above, freeze up to three months.
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Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 lemons 1 zested, both juiced
- 3 eggs yolks slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cup hot water
Instructions
- Separate the eggs yolks from the egg whites. Save the egg whites for another use.
- Mix sugar, cornstarch, flour, salt & hot water in sauce pan and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- When it begins to boil, continue cooking (and stirring!) for 2 minutes. It will thicken as it continues to cook and you stir
- After two minutes, add a ladle of the hot mixture to the egg yolks, to warm the eggs, stirring again - then add all of the egg yolk mixture to the hot sauce pan.
- Add the lemon, zest & butter. Reduce heat to low & continue stirring & cooking for another two minutes.
- Place in pretty bowls for serving. Right before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream & garnish with some lemon zest. Beautiful!
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Recipe backstory
A few weeks ago, my (great) niece Chloe turned 15. How could that be possible? Chloe is 15 and I haven't aged a day.
At least in my mind anyway!
We met at Benihana's, had a great meal and my brother Don brought me two big paper bags filled with lemons.
With one request.... that I make him something with them (which ended up being Orange Jelly - have you tried this yet? It is totally amazing!)
Anyway, I've been busy making all things lemon!
Nikki says
Perfect consistency and delicious flavor! Love using this for so many things! Thanks for a delicious recipe!
Bowl Me Over says
You're welcome Nikki, I'm so glad you enjoyed this sweet/tart treat!!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I can think of so many uses for this delicious lemon curd!!
Bowl Me Over says
yum, yum, yum!!!
Kylee says
Lemon curd is so good - I keep a jar of it around for whenever I need a quick dessert, or something delicious to spread on toast!
Bowl Me Over says
Oooh, toast? I will have to give that a try!!
Angela says
Such a bright and refreshing dessert. Im thinking I NEED to make this for Fathers Day!
Bowl Me Over says
Most definitely! Everyone will love it!
Liza says
I've always wanted to make a lemon curd! And finally: an easy to follow yummy recipe for it! Thank you!
Bowl Me Over says
You're very welcome Liza!!!
michele says
This is so easy to follow and Im looking forward to trying it on Fathers's day!
Bowl Me Over says
Fantastic, it will be a great dessert for the holiday!!
Julie Menghini says
I love lemon anything and you've given me a great new one and some keepers to keep me loving my lemons! I sure wish someone would give me a sackful!
Bowl Me Over says
Ha! I bet I've went thru 40+ pounds of lemons this year, we're so lucky to be surrounded by folks that grow lemons - yay!!!
Sandra Shaffer says
Meyer lemons are the best for curd. For years I've put a dollop in little coconut shells to make tarts, but I also love it with my Greek yogurt. You're right! This won't last long 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Ooh that sounds just wonderful - great tips, thank you Sandra!
Madi says
Lemon curd is the best! This would be good on literally everything!
Bowl Me Over says
Definitely, standing at the stove eating it from the pan is one of my fav's! 😉
debi at Life Currents says
I love sweet lemon recipes, and lemon curd is one of my favorites! There's so much you can do with it, even if it's just spreading it on a cookie or cracker. Delish!
Bowl Me Over says
Yes, lemony deliciousness!!
Lois says
I really enjoy lemon and is custard is very very good. It is really very easy to make. Just follow the recipe..
Bowl Me Over says
Love this recipe Mom - grandma's recipes are just the BEST!!