Name: Quick lemon curd
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup lemon or citrus juice (orange, lime, tangelo, grapefruit etc) or a mix i.e. lemon and lime; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 cup caster sugar; 50 gram butter; 2 tablespoon custard powder (check the packet to confirm gluten-free)

Quick lemon curd

This quick lemon curd recipe isn't as creamy as traditional lemon curd due to the emission of egg, but it's fast and flavoursome with a clear, glossy appearance

Makes 2 cup

Prep

20M

Ingredients

3/4 cup lemon or citrus juice (orange, lime, tangelo, grapefruit etc) or a mix i.e. lemon and lime

1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

1 cup caster sugar

50 gram butter

2 tablespoon custard powder (check the packet to confirm gluten-free)

Method

1.Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and whisk over a medium low heat until thick and glossy.

2.Store refrigerated in a covered glass bowl or jars for up to two weeks.

Try swirling the curd through Greek yoghurt for a breakfast treat. – PER SERVE: Energy: 153kcal, 640kj Protein: 0.1g Fat: 4.4g Saturated fat: 1.8g Cholesterol: 8mg Carbohydrate: 28g Fibre: 0.7g Sodium: 35mg

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