Ingredients You Need
For this lemon curd, you will need four large fresh lemons, three large eggs, one large egg yolk, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, finely grated lemon zest, unsalted butter, a pinch of salt, and optional vanilla extract.
Choose Fresh Lemons
Fresh lemons are important because both the juice and zest are used in this recipe. Choose lemons that feel heavy for their size and have smooth, brightly colored skin.
If possible, use lemons with clean, good-quality skin because you will be grating the outside of the fruit. Organic lemons are a good choice when you plan to use the zest.
