Chef John's Lighter Lemon Curd

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This healthy lighter lemon curd 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 as a filling for layer cakes.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on October 10, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 large eggs

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 1-tablespoon chunks

  • 1 ½ tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest

Directions

  1. Fill a saucepan with water several inches deep and place over medium heat; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  2. Place eggs into a metal mixing bowl; add sugar and lemon juice. Place the bowl over the saucepan with simmering water; whisk continuously until mixture foams and becomes thick, hot, and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat; whisk in butter and lemon zest. Continue whisking until butter melts and incorporates into lemon curd.

  4. Press plastic wrap onto the curd's surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 1 hour. Stir before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225 Calories
12g Fat
28g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 73mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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