This creamy Homemade Lemon Curd recipe, with ideas on how to use it, is addicting. This is the most amazing curd you’ll ever eat. Smooth, creamy and oh so good! 6 ingredients, 25 minutes and you’ll have a tasty treat that will make you happy!
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This luscious lemon curd recipe has been tested by hundreds of thousands of people and they all rave about how delicious it is.
Rightfully so. My family is addicted to this recipe. In fact I have a triple batch of it in my fridge right now!
So let’s talk about what it is and why you or any lemon lover would want it in your life.
In a covered, airtight container for up to one week. It doesn’t really freeze well. Lemon curd does contain eggs and dairy (butter), so I’d be ok leaving it out for the day if I plan on serving it, but anything overnight definitely would need to be refrigerated.
How long does lemon curd take to thicken?
I have found that the answer to this question depends on the temperature you cook your lemon curd at.
The higher the temperature the faster it thickens. However if you cook it on too high of heat your eggs will curdle and you’ll be left with a runny mess.
For this recipe, I like to cook mine over medium heat on the stove.
At this temperature, it takes between 10 – 15 minutes to fully thicken. and if stirred regularly your eggs wont curdle.
You’ll know when it’s thick when the curd sticks to the back of a spoon.
How long does homemade lemon curd keep?
This homemade lemon curd recipe will last 1 – 2 weeks in the fridge. Watch for mold spores around your containers edges.
This will be the first sign that you curd is done for and needs to be disposed of. Having said that, I’d be really surprised if this lasted 1 – 2 weeks in your fridge!
I like to store mine in a glass jar or air tight container with a tight lid.
I have never had an issue with a skin forming on my curd.
However if this makes you nervous, you can place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the top to prevent a skin from forming.
There are so many wonderful recipes you can make with it, I doubt it will last more than a few days.
Making and Preserving Lemon Curd
FAQ
How long can lemon curd stay unrefrigerated?
How long does curd last without refrigeration?
How long is lemon curd shelf stable?
Does lemon filling have to be refrigerated?
How long can you keep lemon curd in the fridge?
Store the lemon curd in your fridge for up to 4 weeks. Transfer the containers of lemon curd to your fridge if you plan on enjoying them within the next month. Take them out and use them as needed; if it gets close to the 4-week mark, you can transfer the jars to the freezer.
How long do lemons stay fresh in the refrigerator?
Whole or uncut lemons generally last for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge when it is properly stored, but could last up to 4 weeks. You can generally tell when fruits begin to expire by the skin becoming wrinkly and shrunken.
Can you freeze lemon curd?
How to store lemon curd in the freezer. Yes, you can freeze lemon curd! Once your fresh curd is chilled, just pop the airtight, freezer-safe container in the freezer. Lemon curd can be stored in the freezer for up to one year. (Better put a reminder on your calendar so you don’t forget about that golden deliciousness.)
How long does lemon curd take to cool?
Allow the lemon curd to cool for about 1 hour until it’s at room temperature. Leave the lids off of the lemon curd at this point. The plastic wrap will keep any bugs or contaminants from getting in the curd. When the jars are cool to the touch, you can move on to the next part of the process.