This lemon curd is a classic, easy dessert recipe that delivers bright citrus flavor with a smooth, creamy texture. Made with simple techniques and cooked gently on the stovetop, it comes together quickly and feels both timeless and indulgent.
The result is a thick, silky lemon curd that balances sweet and tangy perfectly, making it one of the best easy lemon curd recipes to master at home.
Perfect for cakes, pies, tarts, or spooning straight from the jar, this homemade lemon curd is incredibly versatile and naturally gluten free. It works beautifully as a filling, topping, or dessert component and adds a fresh pop of lemon to any sweet treat.
Whether you're learning how to make homemade lemon curd for the first time or looking for a reliable, classic recipe, this version is simple, foolproof, and always delicious.
If you are looking for more lemon recipes you might also like my Gluten Free No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie, my Gluten Free Iced Lemon Cookies, my Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze or my Gluten Free Lemon Shortbread Bars.
You can find all my dessert recipes here: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
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Ingredients
Instructions
In your stand mixer whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until thoroughly combined.
Place your mixing bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
When the mixture thickens add the butter one piece at a time. Stir until the mixture is creamy and all the butter is melted.
Pour the lemon curd into a bowl and let cool slightly on the counter. Then cover with plastic wrap making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the lemon curd so you don't get a crusty layer.
Chill in your refrigerator overnight or until cold.
You can store the lemon curd in your refrigerator for a little over a week in a sealed container.
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Gluten Free Lemon Curd
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This recipe for gluten free lemon curd is tart and easy to make. This is the perfect addition to any dessert and works perfectly for cake filling. This homemade meyer lemon curd is made with egg yolks and is a beautiful yellow.
Ingredients
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 Whole Egg
- 5 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
- ⅓ cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
- 5 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
In your stand mixer whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest until thoroughly combined.
Place your mixing bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
When the mixture thickens add the butter one piece at a time. Stir until the mixture is creamy and all the butter is melted.
Pour the lemon curd into a bowl and let cool slightly on the counter. Then cover with plastic wrap making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the lemon curd so you don't get a crusty layer.
Chill in your refrigerator overnight or until cold.
You can store the lemon curd in your refrigerator for a little over a week in a sealed container.
Notes
You can also freeze lemon curd in a freezer safe container for up to a year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Frequently Asked Questions
Gluten free lemon curd is simply eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and butter. I like to use farm fresh eggs to get a deeper color, but any eggs will work.
You whisk together the eggs and sugar and then add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix these ingredients together in your metal mixer bowl.
Then place your mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir the mixture until it begins to thicken. Then add the butter in a small cube at a time. Continue stirring until the butter is all melted and you have a creamy mixture.
It will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a little over a week. If you find you need to use up your lemon curd it is great on toast, pancakes or waffles. It's also a great filling for thumbprint cookies.
Yes! You can freeze gluten free lemon curd for up to one year in a freezer safe container. When you want to thaw it remove it from the freezer and place in your refrigerator to thaw.
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