CHEF JOHN'S LIGHTER LEMON CURD
This 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 a filling for layer cakes.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Fillings Fruit Fillings
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a saucepan containing several inches of water over medium heat and bring water to a simmer.
- Place eggs into a metal mixing bowl and add sugar and lemon juice. Place bowl over pan containing simmering water and whisk continuously until mixture foams and becomes thick, hot, and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; whisk in lemon zest and unsalted butter. Continue whisking constantly until butter melts and incorporates into the lemon curd. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, pushing the plastic wrap onto the surface of the lemon curd. Refrigerate until chilled and lemon curd has set up, at least 1 hour. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 118.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 36.7 mg, Sugar 25.9 g
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Raeessagar
[email protected]This lemon curd is a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little bit of sugar next time.
Akwealor Ifeoma
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. The lemon curd is thick and creamy, and the lemon flavor is spot-on. I love using it to fill tarts and cakes.
angela goad
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lemon curd turned out too runny. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't thicken up. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough?
KAS Swanson
[email protected]This lemon curd is amazing! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and it's so easy to make. I've already used it in several recipes, and it's always a hit.
Eric Njeri
[email protected]I've made lemon curd before, but this recipe is by far the best. The curd is so smooth and creamy, and the lemon flavor is perfectly balanced. I can't wait to try it on my next batch of scones.
dana livingston
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lemon curd is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I used it to fill a lemon meringue pie, and it was a huge hit.
Balle Michael
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon curd, but I decided to try this recipe because it was so easy. I'm glad I did! This curd is light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just right. I'll definitely be making this again.
Magma wolf
[email protected]This lemon curd is delicious! It's so creamy and smooth, and the lemon flavor is perfect. I love that it's a bit lighter than traditional lemon curd, so I can enjoy it without feeling guilty.
Craig Lewis
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making lemon curd without butter, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well this recipe turned out. The Greek yogurt gave the curd a nice tanginess, and the lemon zest and juice added a lovely brightness. I will definitel
Younis Jan
[email protected]Lemon curd is one of my favorite things to make, and this recipe is a great way to lighten it up without sacrificing any of the flavor. I love that it uses Greek yogurt instead of butter, and the result is a creamy, tangy curd that is perfect for spr