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Creamy lemon curd

Lemon Myrtle Curd Recipe

Shilpi & Etienne | between2kitchens
A traditional lemon curd, flavoured with native lemon myrtle leaves makes this beautifully tangy but sweet curd recipe a refreshing condiment.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Australian, British
Servings 400 g (0.9lb)
Calories 226 kcal

Equipment

  • small pot
  • whisk
  • fine sieve

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoon lemon myrtle (crushed dried leaves)
  • 175 gram caster sugar
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 115 gram unsalted butter
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice. Cut the butter into cubes and set aside. Pour the juice in a pot and add sugar and lemon myrtle.
  • Lightly beat the whole eggs and yolks in a bowl with a whisk. Then pour the eggs into the pot with the lemon mixture. Whisk well until thoroughly combined.
  • Now place the pot on low heat on the stove and whisk while the curd is heating up. It is important that the bottom of the pot doesn't get too hot to avoid the eggs from scrambling.
  • The curd will start thickening after 8-12 minutes. Do a test by running a wooden spoon through the curd, it should coat the back of the spoon.
  • Now that the curd has thickened, you can start adding the butter. Add 1-2 cubes at a time and whisk well before adding the more.
  • When the curd is thick and all the butter has incorporated into the curd, take the pot off the stove. Strain through a fine sieve into a glass jar or glass bowl.
  • Cool down the curd in the fridge and cover once it has cooled. The curd will be creamy and thick with a spreadable consistency.

Notes

How long can you store lemon curd?
Lemon curd can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. make sure to label your curd container so you always know the production date.
can you freeze lemon curd?
Yes you can. It is likely you will have leftovers even after 2 weeks so freezing is a good idea. Freeze the curd in a tight-sealed container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Myrtle Curd Recipe
Amount Per Serving (50 g)
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Cholesterol 121mg40%
Sodium 20mg1%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 489IU10%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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