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    Home » All Posts » Sweet » How to Make Lemon Curd in a Thermomix

    Published: Aug 10, 2020 by Lucy ·

    How to Make Lemon Curd in a Thermomix

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    It couldn't be easier to make your own homemade lemon curd in the Thermomix with just 4 ingredients... and in less than 15 minutes!

    A bowl of creamy lemon curd.

    When you've got lots of lemons lying around... it's time to make lemon curd (or our famous lemon slice, lemon and poppyseed cake or our baked lemon cheesecake!).

    A wooden bowl of lemon curd.

    What You Need

    Just 4 ingredients!!!

    And you might even have them at home already....

    • eggs
    • lemons
    • caster sugar
    • butter
    Butter, sugar, lemons and eggs in bowls.

    How To Make Lemon Curd In A Thermomix

    Forget about the old-fashioned way of stirring lemon curd over the stove-top and hoping it doesn't burn... the Thermomix does ALL the work in 2 simple steps!

    Step 1 - Finely Grate the lemon zest

    Peeled lemon zest on a plate.
    Finely grated lemon zest in a Thermomix.

    Step 2 - Add all of the ingredients and cook

    Eggs, lemon juice, zest, sugar and butter in a Thermomix.
    A Thermomix filled with lemon curd.

    Straining The Lemon Curd

    This is an optional step but one I like to do because I love a smooth lemon curd without any remaining zest.

    Place a fine strainer over a bowl. Pour the lemon zest into the strainer and allow the lemon curd to strain through (use a spoon to help push the curd through). Discard the zest in the strainer.

    Lemon curd in a silver strainer.
    Lemon curd in a bowl.

    Recipe Tips

    Thickening - once the cooking time has finished, your curd will appear quite runny, however, it will thicken upon cooling.

    Storing - lemon curd can be stored in an unopened sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 3 months. Once opened, it should be consumed within 2 weeks.

    Freezing - lemon curd can be frozen in a sterilised jar for up to 1 year. Place it in the fridge for 24 hours to thaw and then consume within 2 weeks.

    A wooden bowl filled with creamy lemon curd.
    A wooden spoon holding creamy lemon curd.

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    Lemon curd in a wooden bowl.

    How to Make Lemon Curd in a Thermomix

    It couldn't be easier to make your own homemade lemon curd in the Thermomix with just 4 ingredients... and in less than 15 minutes!
    4.97 from 28 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British, Western
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 10 serves
    Calories: 147kcal
    Author: Lucy & Lauren

    Equipment

    • Thermomix

    Ingredients

    • Zest of 2 lemons
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 extra egg yolks
    • 165 g caster sugar
    • 80 g unsalted butter , chilled
    • 90 g lemon juice juice of 2-3 lemons - approx 6 tablespoons

    Instructions

    • Peel the 2 lemons with a peeler and place the zest into the Thermomix bowl. Finely grate on Speed 10 for 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat until only a very fine zest remains.
    • Add the eggs, extra egg yolks, caster sugar, butter and lemon juice and cook on Speed 4, 10 minutes, 80 degrees.
    • Check the lemon curd and if it's still very runny, cook for a further 1-2 minutes on Speed 4, 90 degrees.
    • Pour lemon curd through a strainer (to remove any remaining zest) and into a sterilised jar.
    • Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Straining the curd - This is an optional step but one I like to do because I love a smooth lemon curd without any remaining zest.
    Place a fine strainer over a bowl. Pour the lemon zest into the strainer and allow the lemon curd to strain through (use a spoon to help push the curd through). Discard the zest in the strainer.
    Thickening – once the cooking time has finished, your curd will appear quite runny, however, it will thicken upon cooling.
    Storing – lemon curd can be stored in an unopened sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 3 months. Once opened, it should be consumed within 2 weeks.
    Freezing – lemon curd can be frozen in a sterilised jar for up to 1 year. Place it in the fridge for 24 hours to thaw and then consume within 2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Peter says

      December 12, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      Going to try but only have salted butter will that be a problem

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        December 13, 2022 at 6:42 am

        That will be fine!

        Reply
    2. Claire says

      October 06, 2022 at 5:32 am

      This is sensational!

      Has anyone had any luck doubling? Can you just double everything….? Happy to taste testing required 😉 was just curious…

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        October 06, 2022 at 6:54 am

        Absolutely! You may need to increase the cooking time slightly though 🙂

        Reply
    3. Marie says

      September 14, 2022 at 4:06 am

      Absolutely gorgeous I used brown sugar as I didn't have white and reduced the quantity slightly as I wanted a tart lemon curd and it turned out beautifully

      Reply
    4. Jessi says

      January 28, 2022 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      I just made this and it's divine!

      Just one recommendation. Place the sugar in with the peel when you are blitzing the peel at speed 10 and you make lovely lime sugar and minimise the need for straining.

      Reply
    5. Courtney says

      December 22, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      This is the best lemon curd ever and an absolute favourite. Can the recipe be tripled!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        December 23, 2021 at 6:56 pm

        We're so thrilled to hear that!

        Reply
    6. Kylie Nott says

      December 15, 2021 at 12:16 pm

      Currently making batches for Christmas gifts. Delicious!

      Reply
    7. Jess says

      October 14, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy & reliable! After making a few times I have put the recipe on the repeat list

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        October 15, 2021 at 6:33 am

        Fantastic!

        Reply
    8. Sue G says

      August 08, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe. Thank you

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        August 09, 2021 at 7:24 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Susan says

      April 01, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is the easiest and most delicious lemon curd I have ever made. I use it as a topping on top of pavlova. I have doubled the quantities and it still turned out perfect in my TM5

      Reply
    10. Karen says

      September 19, 2020 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      This is my 3rd time making this and it's just delicious and easy. My son eats by the spoonful!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        September 20, 2020 at 8:23 am

        'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    11. Luxe says

      July 06, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh! I just made this and it is amazing! So easy and delicious. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        July 07, 2020 at 6:11 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    12. Hazel Bannister says

      June 15, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Can mandarins new used instead of lemons

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        June 15, 2020 at 7:28 pm

        Hi Helen, I haven't tried that sorry!

        Reply
    13. Db says

      December 16, 2019 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      Looooove it!.

      Reply
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