Creamy, tangy, and shiny as a mirror: lemon curd is the lemon cream spooned over everything in England, from scones to tea-time toast. In French pastry, it has become an essential base: lemon tart filling, macaron center, layer cake or yule log insert.
And it's probably the quickest base to master: 4 ingredients, one saucepan, 20 minutes. The whole secret lies in gentle cooking at 83°C without ever stopping whisking, followed by straining through a sieve for a silky texture. Once you've tasted it homemade, there's no going back to store-bought jars.
- Preparation
- 10 minutes
- Cooking
- 10 minutes
- Servings
- 1 jar (350g)
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