After sharing the recipe for Buttermilk Currant Scones yesterday, it only seems fair to also post the most luscious and perfect lemon curd recipe to go along with them! Lemon curd is a magical thing; sweet, tart and when made properly, velvety smooth. You will have absolutely no trouble what so ever finding creative ways to use this curd long after the scones have been devoured. May I suggest eating it over Greek yogurt, with your morning muffin, used as a filling for cakes & cupcakes or eaten right off the spoon. Let your mind wander my friends, this golden nectar of the gods is good on just about anything!
photo by Freutcake
Lemon Curd- Martha Stewart New Classics Cookbook
makes 1 ½ cups
1 Tbs grated lemon zest
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
Directions
- Combine yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a heavy-bottom saucepan; whisk to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon (be sure to scrape the sides of the pan), until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, 8 to 10 minutes, and registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Add butter, one piece at a time, stirring until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
And since I can't seem to ever get enough of this happy bright color, here are a few fabulous spring finds colored lemon-curd-yellow of course!
1| Vince, Cashmere Colorblock Sweater 2| Kate Spade, Allen Street Raquelle 3| Madewell, Polka Dot Scarf 4| J.Crew, Janey Patent flats
Alyssa says
I loveeee lemon curd...it's so yummy! Also, obsessing over those flats.
freutcake says
A girl after my own heart! Lemon curd & bright yellow flats just about make my day. 🙂
Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen says
Oooh, I love lemon curd! I haven't made it in a long time though. The last time I made it was for Ina Garten's boozy limoncello berries served with lemon curd and yogurt, which I HIGHLY recommend 🙂
Love that yellow scarf too!
rita says
i need those scones, that lemon curd, and that entire outfit. i love this post. and needed it on this freezing cold, blah day!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I made a big batch of lemon curd over the holidays to give away as gifts. One of my new favorite ways to enjoy it is to stir a spoonful into plain greek yogurt - it is absolutely decadent! Oh, and we can't forget the aforementioned eating it directly off of the spoon. 😉
Chelsea says
I love lemon anything and this looks so delicious! Not to mention, your collage makes me so excited for warmer weather.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
christmaskitty says
I love lemon curd. Thanks for making me a jar!
Shoegal Out In The World says
I really want to try this lemon curd recipe... It will be perfect for breakfast...
Also, i want the yellow J.Crew shoes...
xo, Violeta
http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com/
Amanda says
this looks amazing, the photos are so good! and of course, yellow is the best colour! 🙂
Bridget says
Mmm filling a cupcake with lemon curd is a great idea! Or over a blueberry muffin...