Delia Smith Lemon Curd

Delia Smith’s Lemon Curd is made with juicy lemons, eggs, golden caster sugar, unsalted butter, and cornflour. This delicious Lemon Curd recipe creates a tangy and creamy spread that takes about 18 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

Delia Smith Lemon Curd Ingredients

• 4 large juicy lemons (grated zest and juice)
• 4 large eggs
• 12 oz (350 g) golden caster sugar
• 8 oz (225 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small lumps
• 1 level dessertspoon (1 tablespoon) cornflour

How To Make Delia Smith Lemon Curd

1. Whisk the eggs: Lightly whisk the eggs in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Add the ingredients: Stir in the lemon zest and juice, sugar, butter, and cornflour.
3. Heat and thicken: Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously with a balloon whisk until the mixture thickens about 7-8 minutes.
4. Simmer gently: Lower the heat to its minimum setting and let the curd gently simmer for a further minute, continuing to whisk.
5. Remove from heat: Take the saucepan off the heat and pour the curd into hot, sterilized jars. Fill them as full as possible.
6. Seal and label: Cover with waxed discs while still hot and seal. Label when cold.
7. Sterilise jars: Wash jars in mild soapy water, rinse, dry, and heat in a medium oven for 5 minutes.

Recipe Tips

• Use soft butter: Make sure your butter is at room temperature so it mixes smoothly into the curd.
• Keep whisking: Stir the mixture all the time to stop it from curdling or sticking to the pan.
• Watch the heat: Cook the curd on medium heat to prevent it from getting too hot and scrambling the eggs.
• Sterilise jars well: Heat your jars before pouring in the curd to keep it fresh longer.
• Check thickness: The curd should coat the back of a spoon. If it’s too runny, cook it a bit longer.

What To Serve With Lemon Curd?

This creamy lemon curd pairs well with scones, pancakes, waffles, or toast. It also can be served alongside yogurt, fresh fruit, muffins, or oatmeal for a delicious breakfast.

How To Store Leftovers Lemon Curd?

• Refrigerate: Let the lemon curd cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
• Freeze: Lemon curd is not recommended for freezing because it can change in texture. For best results, store it in the fridge only.

Delia Smith Lemon Curd Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about 20g)

• Calories: 68
• Total Fat: 4.4g
• Saturated Fat: 2.7g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 7mg
• Potassium: 36mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
• Sugars: 6.3g
• Protein: 0.8g

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• Delia Smith Boulangere Potatoes
• Delia Smith Chilli Jam
• Delia Smith Simnel Cake
• Delia Smith Banana Bread