It has become a Sunday ritual for our little community of students to hang out in the kitchen and imagine up some amazing dishes. For example, last night a group created this amazing and authentic Tuscan ribollita stew, which has become my absolute favorite here in Central Italy. Then there were crepes, spoonfuls of Nutella, and fresh clementines; fresh-based focaccia with layers of salami and prosciutto, topped with basil pesto and slices of fontina; and always the rich pasta dishes, which I am always excited to see. It’s foodies heaven to see what everyone is making.
Last week, one of the girls made homemade lemon curd, a treat that she and her mother often share back home. What a treat this was- and a surprise one at that! With a side of amaretto cookies and a big spoon, we happily indulged. This recipe is simple and easy, and can be shared with a big group of students studying abroad. 
Lemon Curd
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This homemade lemon curd is a delightful treat, perfect for sharing with friends. Serve it with amaretto cookies or use it to enhance your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 stick of butter, room temperature
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 package of amaretto cookies
Instructions
- Zest all the lemons using a fine grater.
- In a food processor, mix the sugar and lemon zest until well combined and fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and zest mixture with the butter. Beat until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth.
- Juice the lemons and add the juice to the mixture along with the salt. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the curd thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Serve with amaretto cookies or as desired.
Notes
For a firmer curd, allow it to cool completely before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can substitute the amaretto cookies with gingersnaps or use the curd as a filling for tarts or trifles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 110
perfect!