Lemon Curd Dollop

Sep 16, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A lemon curd dollop to serve with slices of pie. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Chill 2 hr

Total 2 hr 15 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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½ cup (120.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
4.0 (72.0 g)large egg yolks
6.0 tbsp (85.0 g)unsalted butter, cut into pieces
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Whisk the lemon juice, sugar, egg yolks, and salt in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water.
Stir constantly until thick enough to coat a spoon and 170°F, 8 to 12 minutes.
Strain, stir in the butter until smooth, and chill for at least 2 hours. Spoon onto slices of pie.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently if needed.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make lemon curd dollop?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. It makes about 1 1/4 cups.

How should I store lemon curd dollop?

Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently if needed.

A lemon curd dollop to serve with slices of pie. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

185 Calories / serving

11.1g Fat

20.6g Carbs

1.6g Protein

20.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1480 cal · 89g fat · 165g carbs · 13g protein · 161g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 185 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 35 min·2.0 mi·~4100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 25 min·1.3 mi·~2500 steps
Moderate cycling 19 min·3.8 mi
Swimming laps 26 min
Jogging 18 min·1.5 mi·~2900 steps
Stair climbing 17 min·~1550 steps
Dancing 30 min
Bodyweight circuit training 19 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 43 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.