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Homemade Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd is an easy recipe and is traditionally used as a topping with scones, breads, biscuits and even cakes. Used as an alternative to jam, lemon curd can also be used as a filling for cakes, small pastries, and tarts. If you are someone who wants a little creamy, zesty and sweet flavour in their dessert, do try this Homemade Lemon Curd is recipe as it is so easy to make.

It is luscious, tangy and bolder in taste. You can even try it with pancakes and shortbread, we are sure you will love the taste. Do try this easy recipe and enjoy with your loved ones!

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup lime juice

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoon lemon zest

100 ml condensed milk

2 tablespoon corn flour

2 tablespoon water

110 gm unsalted butter

2 drops edible food color

How to make Homemade Lemon Curd

Step 1

To prepare this easy recipe, mix together corn flour and water in a bowl and keep it aside until required. It is used as a thickening agent for any dish.

Step 2

Next, put a pan over low flame and add lemon juice in it. Stir for a minute.

Step 3

Then, add sugar to the pan. Stir to mix and depending on the tart level of lemon juice, you can add sugar. Mix well.

Step 4

Now, add lemon zest in the pan and mix once again. Stir well over low-medium flame until sugar dissolves completely. (Tip: I have added 1 teaspoon, you can add up to 2 teaspoons of it for a better taste.)

Step 5

Then, add corn flour slurry to the pan and stir once again to mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Add butter to the pan and mix well once again. Keep cooking the mixture until it turns glossy and starts thickening.

Step 7

Now, remove the pan from the heat and add condensed milk to the mixture. Mix well using a spoon.

Step 8

Add 1-2 drops of lemon yellow colour and mix well. The market-based lemon curd has a yellow colour so you can add any food colour to the curd. (Note: This is an optional step.)

Step 9

Pour the curd in a sterilized air-tight container, wrap the top with cling wrap. Once it cools to room temperature, remove the wrap, cover with a lid and refrigerate. Use it within a week. If you freeze the curd, you can use it for 2 months.

Step 10

Use this delicious lemon curd for mousse, tarts, pastries or as a substitute for jams.

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