Name: Thermomix Lemon Curd
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 150 ml lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons); 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 170 g unsalted butter (cut into small cubes); 4 large eggs; 1 egg yolk (from a large egg); 220 g white sugar (either granulated or caster sugar)

This Thermomix lemon curd is bright, tangy, and delicious! It requires only 4 ingredients and 14 minutes of cooking time.

Lemon curd in a glass jar with white spoon and bluey white tea towel.

FEATURED REVIEW
"This lemon curd is delicious. I have tried other Thermomix recipes for lemon curd, but this is the best one."
VERONICA

Making lemon curd in the Thermomix is super easy and saves a lot of effort standing over a hot stove constantly whisking away.

Once you make it you'll be hooked. Enjoy it on toast, scones, pancakes and more.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

The Thermomix cooks the curd at a constant temperature of 80°C, which prevents it from overcooking.

Recipe Ingredients

lemons, butter, eggs and sugar ingredients to make lemon curd.

Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.

Caster sugar - or granulated sugar.
Unsalted butter - unsalted butter gives you complete control of the overall flavour of your recipe, as the salt content in different butter brands can vary greatly.
Lemons - lemon juice and zest.
Eggs - I use four whole eggs and one egg yolk (large size). There are different variations, but I love this version because it gives the curd a lovely yellow colour.

Step-by-Step Directions

butter, eggs, lemon juice and sugar in a thermomix bowl.

Insert the butterfly whisk into the Thermomix bowl. Place all the ingredients into the mixing bowl.

Cook for 14 mins/80°C/speed 3 until thick. Pour into a large jar or two smaller ones. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Some recipes call for straining the lemon curd before it sets to remove the zest and pith. I don't worry, as it's messy and creates more washing up, and I find the cooked zest barely noticeable.

Storage

Transfer the lemon curd to a container or sterilised jar, then cover the surface with cling film to prevent skin from forming. Allow it to cool on the benchtop, then store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.

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Lemon Curd in a glass jar with white spoon and blue/white tea towel.

Thermomix Lemon Curd

4.30 from 17 votes

A bright and tangy curd perfect for toast!

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Prep Time:2

Cook Time:14

Total Time:16

Servings: 2 cups

Author: Vicki Newton

Ingredients

150 ml lemon juice about 4-5 lemons
2 teaspoons lemon zest
170 g unsalted butter cut into small cubes
4 large eggs
1 egg yolk from a large egg
220 g white sugar either granulated or caster sugar

Instructions

Insert the butterfly whisk. Add the lemon juice, zest, butter, eggs and white sugar to the Thermomix bowl. Cook for 14 min/80°C/speed 3, with the measuring cup on.
Pour the curd into a container or jar and cover the surface with clingfilm to prevent skin from forming. The curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Once cool, the clingfilm can be removed.