Lemon Curd
The perfect filling for Lemon Bars or serve it chilled on top of your favorite dessert.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) lemon juice
- 5 large eggs
- 1½ cup (335 g) granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 3 lemons
- ½ cup (110 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Directions
- Place lemon juice, eggs, sugar, salt and zest into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
- Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
- Blend for 5 minutes.
- Reduce speed to Variable 5 and remove the lid plug. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, through the lid plug opening incorporating butter completely between additions.
- Replace the lid plug and increase speed to Variable 10.
- Blend for 30 seconds.
- Chill before serving or allow to cool slightly and serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | ¼ cup (60 ml) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 160 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
Lemon Curd is rated
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Yanya from
Fantastic lemon curd
Not a lemon lover, but there is a lemon tree in my backyard, so you know..... just tried it today. It's quick and easy. It tasted great. It literally made me fall in love with lemon. I gave some to my friends and they all loved it.
Date published: 2017-07-05
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AmbleI from
If it doesn't thicken
If your curd doesn't thicken pour it in a pot and cook it gently, that should do it.
Date published: 2017-12-20
Rated 5 out of
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Patrick52 from
This recipe is Wonderful!
This Vitamix recipe is simple and the results are amazing. I use Meyer lemons when in season for an even better result. It makes 4 half pint jars of curd. The Vitamix makes the job so easy and it comes out the same every time. The secret to consistent results is making sure each piece of butter is fully incorporated before adding the next piece. It is already gelled while it's still hot in the pitcher.
Date published: 2018-04-01
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Yvan from
So easy
Turned out perfect , I only added 1 cup of sugar , found it sweet a little , next time I’ll use a little less . The trick is to have everything room temp , eggs,butter,lemons !
Date published: 2019-02-02
Rated 4 out of
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EddC from
Figured out the fail
So, the first time I made this it wouldn't thicken. Then I realized that after I raised the speed to 10, I never flicked the switch to High. I fixed my first batch, though, by adding the juice of another lemon to anither egg, then I put it all on the stove and kept whisking until it bubbled. Refrigerated it, and it was amazing.
Date published: 2018-02-09
Rated 5 out of
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jgonza715 from
Best Lemon Curd ever!
So easy and the result is an amazing lemon curd that can be used in so many ways. Filling cupcakes, tartlets, or dipping scones, it's tasty.
Date published: 2017-06-11
Rated 5 out of
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Mac 2 from
Easy, better taste, cheaper than store bought
I make my lemon curd in the VitaMix all of the time. It comes out lighter and fluffier than store bought and boy is it good. You can made 4 batches in the VitaMix in the time that it takes to make 1 batch of lemon curd on the stove. It makes great presents for friends.
Date published: 2018-04-20
Rated 5 out of
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michael66 from
Excellent curd!
I have always avoided making lemon curd on the stovetop because the risk of me wrecking it is high. This recipe is straightforward and really easy. It is runny while hot, but sets right up in the refridgerator. I've made this with both lemons and limes and it turns out equally well.
Date published: 2017-12-24
