Homemade Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe is a bright burst of tart sunshine and easier to make than you think! Served with a dollop of whipped cream it’s a simple dessert that is easy to make.
Meyer Lemon Curd
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!
How do you eat Meyer lemons?
Lemons – savory or sweet, which do you prefer?
Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe
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 perfectly thicken the curd for a sweet treat!
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 refrigerated (usually not that long in her house!)
Yes, it can be frozen. Seal it well, after it’s cooled freeze immediately. It will last up to three months.
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Meyer Lemon Curd Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 lemons 1 zested, both juiced
- 3 eggs yolks slightly beaten
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cup hot water
Instructions
- 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!
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!!
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!!
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! 😉
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!
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!!!
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!!
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!!!
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!
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!!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I can think of so many uses for this delicious lemon curd!!
Bowl Me Over says
yum, yum, yum!!!
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!!