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Author
Sarah Jampel | 2020-08-24
Description
Sweet, tart, and buttery-smooth in texture, this quick-to-prepare lemon curd is a classic. Whether you need curd to fill a cake, pie, or fancy braided loaf, or to enjoy by the spoonful (we won't tell!), this recipe can do it all. We love the bright zing that the lemon zest adds, but if you'd like a slightly milder curd, omit the zest and use only the lemon juice.Editor's note: This recipe was updated in June 2026 to produce a thicker, more luscious curd; see “tips,” (below) for details.
