By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
23 cal · 30 min
Can't Have Enough Lemons
Recipe GLPR40bbbb27a511b7
A bright and zesty lemon curd dessert with a silky, custard-like texture. Fresh lemon juice and zest combine with egg and sugar to create a rich, tangy spread that's perfect on its own or as a topping for cakes, pastries, or cream.
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Ingredients
½ lemon lemon zest
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
5 Tb. granulated sugar
1 large egg
Directions
In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined and the sugar begins to dissolve.
Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon.
Continue stirring over the hot water until the mixture reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer and coats the back of a spoon. This should take 12–15 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the heat and let the lemon curd cool for a few minutes. It will thicken further as it cools. Divide among serving dishes or small jars and serve warm or chilled.
Comments
This appears to be a lemon curd or lemon custard, and while the core ingredients are cheap and available at any Charlotte chain, the stated 30 minutes is optimistic for a custard that demands constant whisking over gentle heat to avoid scrambled eggs. Budget 45 minutes including cooling time, and plan to stay at the stove the whole way. The yield is small—four servings of what sounds like a spread or dessert—so cost per serving is reasonable but this works as a component (on toast, in a tart) rather than a standalone weeknight meal. It keeps refrigerated for a week and reheats gently, making it practical for meal prep.
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