Lemon Filling Recipe

This vibrant lemon curd is the perfect burst of sunshine for your cakes and desserts! Made with real lemons for maximum zesty flavor, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a luscious filling that's ideal for layering between cakes, topping angel food cake, or adding a tangy twist to pound cake. Imagine the bright, refreshing taste of homemade lemon curd – it's pure deliciousness!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 567.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Filling

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How to Make Lemon Filling

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, eggs, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan frequently to prevent sticking.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, stirring continuously, to ensure the curd is fully cooked.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove any lumps or zest pieces.
  5. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming.
  6. Let the curd cool completely to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using. This allows the flavors to meld and the curd to reach its perfect consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

406g

Fat

36g

Carbs

40g