How to Make Lemon Curd - Lemon Curd Recipe for Crepe FillingLearn how to make lemon curd, which will quickly become one of your most favorite crepe filling recipes. If you like lemon pie recipes, you'll love this easy dessert crepe recipe.
It's no wonder that lemon desserts are so popular during the summer. But since lemons are available year-round, you can make this crepe recipe anytime you need a little sunshine in your life!
How to Make Lemon Curd: Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Next, add butter to lemon mixture. Stir together until butter melts. Remove mixture from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes). In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add to lemon mixture until well blended. Return to heat and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats spoon. Do not let mixture boil. Remove mixture from heat. Pour curd through a fine sieve into a bowl. Place a sheet of plastic over the top to keep a skin from forming. Chill until set. Yield: 2 cups, enough to fill 8 crepes Assemble crepes: Lay first crepe flat on a serving dish. Spread ¼ cup of curd across crepe. Fold in half, and then in quarters. Repeat with remaining crepes. Before serving, top each crepe with a dollop of whipped cream and a twist of lemon. Want more crepe recipes? Subscribe to The Crepe Vine,our free monthly newsletter. You'll receive the latest updates from our site, exclusive previews of our recipes, and much, much more. Sign up today and you'll receive a copy of the easiest and most delicious chocolate crepe recipe in the world. Return from How to Make Lemon Curd to Easy Dessert Crepes. Return to World of Crepes. New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
Is there anything more refreshing than the flavor of lemon curd?
