Easiest Lemon Curd Recipe for Thermomix
Lemon curd is a deliciously sweet and tangy spread which can be used to fill tarts, spread onto scones or simply eat it by the spoonful!
Making lemon curd in the Thermomix is so much easier than the traditional stovetop method. The ingredients are simply added to the bowl and the machine does all the work. It’s almost failure proof as there is no chance of burning the curd or making scrambled eggs accidentally.
How to Use Lemon Curd
Try these serving suggestions for a decadent dessert variation;
- with scones and cream
- over Ice-cream
- as a filling for sponge cake
- in pastry shells
- on pavlova
- in a trifle (see pic below)
- macaron filling
Common Questions About Lemon Curd
Does lemon curd thicken in the fridge?
Yes! Don’t worry if your curd looks more like a sauce when it has finished cooking. It’s normal for it to be quite liquid whilst hot. Once the curd has been refrigerated it will thicken and become opaque.
Does lemon curd need to be refrigerated?
Homemade curd should be refrigerated as preservatives have not been added to the mixture and there isn’t enough sugar act as an effective preservative. Also, the recipe includes butter and eggs which are best kept in the fridge.
How long does lemon curd last?
Sterilised glass jars with an adequate seal will allow the recipe to be stored in the fridge for up to three months. Once the jars are opened they should be consumed within two weeks are the curd will start to discolour.
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Lemon curd is a deliciously sweet and tangy spread which can be used to fill tarts, spread onto scones or simply eat it by the spoonful!
- 10 g lemon rind Approx 1 lemon (avoid including the white pith)
- 190 g sugar
- 120 g lemon juice Approx 3 lemons
- 135 g butter I prefer salted butter (cut into 1 cm cubes)
- 6 eggs
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Remove the rind from one lemon with a sharp knife.
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Place sugar and lemon rind in TM bowl. Blitz 5 sec/Speed 9.
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Scrape down the bowl.
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Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl. Cook 5 mins/75 degree/Speed 3.
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Remove lid and dry condensation. Cook 15 min/80˚C/Speed 3 (MC OUT).
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Transfer the curd into clean, sterilised glass jars and refrigerate.
STORAGE:
Store in the fridge for up to 3 months unopened.
Once opened consume within 2 weeks.
Have you tried passionfruit curd? If you like my lemon curd you’re sure to love my recipe for passionfruit curd.
Passionfruit curd
If you make my recipe please let me know what you think in the comments section below. I would also love to hear what you like to eat with your lemon curd. Rating the recipe lets others know if they should make the dish 🙂
Thank you once again.
Happy Cooking, Julie
I made your passion fruit curd -easy and delicious! For my preference it was not quite thick enough. Would adding an extra egg make it set thicker? Going to try your lemon curd thus weekend.
Hi Keilly,
Thanks for your comment, I’m pleased you like the flavour and the ease of making the recipe. You will find that once the passionfruit goes into the fridge and cools completely that it becomes quite a bit thicker as the butter in the recipe helps to set the custard further. Happy cooking 🙂
Julie
Hi I absolutely love your lemon curd recipe it’s a firm favourite in our house. I have tried the passionfruit one but found even after days in the fridge it was very liquidy. Is there a way to counteract this?
Hi Sammy, I’m really not sure when this would have happened?? Usually, the butter added in the last stage makes the curd set a little further once the custard has cooled in the fridge. I will try it again and get back to you 🙂
OMG! Yum.
So easy to make.
Using it for scones tomorrow and then I will make lemon tarts.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe 🙂 Thanks so much for coming back and letting me know 🙂
Yum! I wish I was eating them with you!! Try the Gemma’s Fluffy Scone recipe on this website. It’s my favourite.
Julie
I made the passionfruit curd worked fine I did only use 70g of passionfruit because that’s all I had but tasted absolutely delicious will definitely use this recipe again Thank you 😊
Hi Di!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks s much for coming back and letting me know 🙂
Happy Cooking
j
I have made the passion fruit curd it’s delicious mine set really well 10/10 from me. I have lots of lemons now so I will be making the lemon curd hopefully this weekend
Seriously delicious! I will definitely be making this recipe again! So good and the consistency is excellent. I know what I’m having on my fresh homemade bread! ❤️
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the recipe.
Xx
Can you please tell me which model Thermomix you use? I have a TM5
All the recipes have been tested in the TM5 and TM6. The recipes in my books have been tested on the TM31 also.
Made this today for a lemon meringue pie. Dont know what went wrong but was still runny even after being in the fridge..
Still taste yummy just need to set a little firmer.
Hi Lisa
Thank you for your message, this is a curd-like a jam, still a soft set consistency for spreading on scones etc.
Lemon filling for a Lemon meringue pie is a different recipe and uses cornflour to set it.
I will have to make a lemon meringue pie for the site! It’s one of my husbands favourite desserts.
Happy Cooking
j
Thank you for this delicious recipe! We have made batches for all our neighbours, so easy and so yummie!!
Beautiful. I made this curd for use in a Limoncello Dessert recipe. The extra was devoured by us with many oohs& aaah’s of delight. Will definitely use this recipe again. Blooming lovely !!
Delicious recipe thank-you! My attempts to cut off some lemon rind were hopeless though, so I just used a microplane to remove the zest of one lemon. Enjoyed it on a fresh baked scone with whipped cream (and maybe a fair bit straight off the spoon!)
I made Lemon curd using your recipe and it’s PERFECT!
I also made a batch of orange curd Which turned out a little runnier but it’s because I used slightly less sugar… it’s still delicious though. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I just finishing making this lemon curd recipe and the result is fantastic. The smooth texture and fresh taste were super delicious. It was so easy in the Thermomix👵🏻💙😀
Hi, did you change the instructions for this recently? I’m using a TM31 and this has always been perfect but it looks like the recipe has been updated?
Hi Renae,
thank you for your message and for using my recipe! I havent changed it since it was originally put up on the site. I have made a YouTube video as this is a quite popular recipe where I discuss some ideas for it to work 100% of the time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRFfSd33t-8&t=31s
Julie xx
I just made this it is delicious thank you!!
I have dietary issues, hence made the recipe with Nuttelex rather than butter. Still absolutely delicious. Used to fill meringue nests then topped with raspberries. Quick & easy dessert that can be assembled on the spot.
Can it be frozen?
Sorry Grace, I don’t know. I haven’t tried freezing the lemon curd.