Lemon curd is a tart, thickened lemon sauce that is typically made with butter, sugar, eggs, and lemon juice. It’s often used as a filling for cakes or tarts, or as a spread on toast or scones. In this blog, I will share with you a Ina Garten Lemon Curd Recipe that is extremely delicious. This recipe is super easy to make and yields a delicious, tangy sauce that is perfect for all your baking needs.
This recipe for Ina Garten’s Lemon Curd is the perfect way to add a tart and sweet touch to your favorite desserts! Made with fresh lemons, sugar, and eggs, this curd is thickened on the stovetop until it’s smooth and creamy. Spoon it over pancakes or waffles, use it as a filling for pies or tarts, or simply enjoy it on its own with a spoon!
How To Make Ina Garten Lemon Curd
This recipe from Ina Garten is my absolute favorite and always turns out perfectly. The result is a smooth, creamy curd that’s packed with flavor. And while it takes a bit of time to cook, the hands-on time is actually quite minimal. I love to use it as a filling for tartlets, as a topping for pancakes or waffles, or even just eating it by the spoonful! So if you’re looking for a delicious way to use up those extra lemons, give Ina Garten’s lemon curd a try.
Ingredients
3 lemons
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 pound unsalted butter
4 extra-large eggs
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Step By Step Instructions To Make Ina Garten Lemon Curd
Step 1
Peel 3 lemons using a carrot peeler, taking care to avoid the white pith. Place the zest in the food processor fitted with the steel blade. Then add the sugar and pulse until the sugar has been finely minced with the zest.
Step 2
Add the sugar and lemon mixture to the butter and cream together. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and salt. Combine all ingredients.
Pour the mixture into a two-quart saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. In order for the lemon curd to thicken, it needs to reach around 170 degrees F, or about just below the simmering point. Cool or refrigerate after removing from the heat. Enjoy!
We hope you enjoyed this recipe for ina garten lemon curd. Lemon curd is a delicious way to add a tart and tangy flavor to your favorite desserts. If you’re looking for an easy recipe, Ina Garten’s lemon curd is the perfect place to start. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this classic dessert topping in no time at all. So next time you’re in the mood for something sweet, give Ina Garten’s lemon curd a try. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for reading!
Ina Garten Lemon Curd Recipe
This recipe is super easy to make and yields a delicious, tangy sauce that is perfect for all your baking needs.
Peel 3 lemons using a carrot peeler, taking care to avoid the white pith. Place the zest in the food processor fitted with the steel blade. Then add the sugar and pulse until the sugar has been finely minced with the zest.
Add the sugar and lemon mixture to the butter and cream together. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and salt. Combine all ingredients.
Pour the mixture into a two-quart saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. In order for the lemon curd to thicken, it needs to reach around 170 degrees F, or about just below the simmering point. Cool or refrigerate after removing from the heat. Enjoy!
Why is my lemon curd not thickening? Make sure to cook the curd until thickened and bubbling. Stir it frequently with a rubber spatula or whisk to make sure it doesn't get lumpy. Once it's cooked, add cold butter and stir until it melts and becomes smooth.
Overcooking will cause proteins to bond too tightly, squeezing water out from between them and giving them a rubbery, lumpy texture. If you over-heat the lemon curd, the egg proteins can coagulate and you will see little bits of cooked egg.
If it is then it means the curd is overcooked and this could be caused by the bottom of the bowl touching the surface of the water and the water being at a rolling boil rather than simmering. Why is my curd runny? The curd hasn't been cooked for long enough to reach the correct temperature to thicken.
Although lemon curd uses egg yolks and/or egg whites, the final product shouldn't taste eggy. If it does, it may mean that you've overcooked your eggs. In saying that, traditional lemon curd does have a distinct after taste which doesn't sit well with some.
Add a cornstarch slurry: First, ensure your curd is cooked to 170 degrees F and if it still hasn't thickened, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
Remember that curd will thicken more once cooled. If your cooled curd is not thick enough, you can reheat it to thicken. Put it over a low heat, stirring constantly. Ensure it coats the back of a spoon before taking it off the heat.
I cook mine for about 2 minutes because I like thick lemon curd. Test the thickness by dipping the back of a spoon into your lemon curd and drag your finger across it. If it holds the shape without dripping off too quickly, it's done!
Usually the temperature of milk determines how well your curd will set. Too cold or too hot temperature can make the curd setting process tougher. Firstly boil your milk properly and switch off the flame. Once the boiled milk cools down to 20 per cent, then the milk is ready to be set.
When this acid comes into contact with certain metals, notably copper or aluminum, a chemical reaction occurs. This reaction causes the metal to oxidize and release ions, and when these ions mix with the lemon curd, it results in a greenish tint to the mixture.
Lemon curd always thickens as it cools so you may find that you end up with a lemon curd that's thicker than you hoped for. If this happens, the easiest way to thin it is to whisk in a little extra lemon juice (about ½ a teaspoon at a time as you don't want to add too much) until it is your desired consistency.
But WHY did the Lemon Curd scramble? I learned that day, based on the scientific fact that eggs do not curdle when cooked in the presence of starch, and because Lemon Curd has no starch (such as flour or cornstarch), it will curdle when the eggs get too hot.
At around 170 F the curd will have thickened and you'll want to immediately remove it from the heat. Without a thermometer you'll know the curd is done when it's thickened all over (not just at the bottom – keep stirring to cook it evenly) and coats the back of a spoon.
A metallic aftertaste is usually the consequence of the lemon curd coming into contact with a metal (especially while it's hot). This could be a metal whisk, a metal bowl, a metal (or metal-coated) saucepan, or a metal sieve.
There are a few reasons why your lemon curd may taste metallic. The most common reason is usual due to using aluminum or metal bowls. The acid in lemon juice tends to react with metal, and sometimes eggs can react with aluminum.
To prevent the curd from acquiring a metallic taste, make absolutely sure that all utensils coming into contact with it--bowls, whisk, saucepan, and strainer--are made of non-reactive stainless steel or glass. Since the tart pan has a removable bottom, it is more easily maneuvered when set on a cookie sheet.
The temperature is too low. If the temp is below 68 degrees Fahrenheit, the cultures will not ferment properly and the milk will stay runny. The temperature is too high. If the temperature is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the yogurt will ferment too fast and will also render the yogurt runny.
Simply add a small amount of yogurt, like a spoonful, at a time. Stir your yogurt into the curry and keep adding a little more at a time until it reaches your desired thickness. This is great for Indian-style curries as a cream substitute.
There are different methods for making curd, like whisking, foaming, and scrubbing, but the first thing you need to do is mix the milk and curd culture together. This is important because it helps the milk and curd starter combine fully, which leads to a thicker and richer curd.
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