Lemon Curd Dessert (Lemon Cream)

Votes: 3

Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Lemon curd is an English custard flavored with lemon juice and zest. The delicate texture of the creamy filling, coupled with its sparkling citrus aroma, has long made lemon curd a favorite among millions. It can be used to fill pies and muffins, spread on buns and toast, added to ice cream, and any other dessert. The easiest way to make a delicious lemon curd dessert is to fold it into whipped cream, gently stirring to allow the cream to flow through, and serve in glasses with fresh berries. The perfect light, airy summer dessert with a refreshing taste!

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Lemon Curd

1 cup of butter
1 and 2/3 cups sugar
3 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
4 large eggs
1 cup lemon juice (about 4 large lemons)
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Dessert

1 cup chilled lemon curd
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
1.5 cups assorted fresh berries

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Lemon Curd.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until the butter is completely melted (the sugar should not have melted yet).
Separately whisk the eggs, lemon juice, and cornstarch and pour into a saucepan with the butter. Continue whisking the curd over medium heat until it thickens and begins to simmer, about 8 minutes.

Strain the curd through a sieve into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Lemon curd can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks..
Exit: about 3 tbsp.

Dessert.

Stir in 1 tbsp. lemon curd Pour into whipped cream and layer into glasses, alternating with berries. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 6 hours.