Ever had our homemade lemon curd on top of a waffle? It’s truly incredible. We love it so much we’re giving away our not-so-secret recipe in this step by step guide so you can make lemon curd too! This might make more than you want, so feel free to scale down the recipe if necessary. 

Step 1: Gather all of your ingredients

• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tbs lemon zest
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 4 oz. salted butter

Step 2: Separate your egg yolks from egg whites like so. You only need the yolks, so toss the whites or make some scrambled eggs and add the yolks on top of your 1 cup of sugar. 

Step 3: Sprinkle the 1 tbs lemon zest on top of your yolks and sugar and start mixing

Mix, mix, mix

Step 4: Add your 1/3 cup of lemon juice

So refreshing…

Step 5: Get a medium size pot and fill it about half way with water. Put it on high heat until it boils

Step 6: While you’re waiting for the water to boil, weigh or measure out 4oz. of salted butter. Cut it into little squares to ensure even melting.

Step 7: Once your water has started to boil, place your yolk/sugar/zest/juice mixture on top of the pot to create a double boiler

Set a timer for 8 minutes and don’t stop stirring until the timer goes off

Step 8: Remove bowl from the double boiler and add your butter. Mix together as it melts. Remember to use a pot holder! This is very hot!

Mix until the butter has fully melted

Ta-da!

Step 9: Let your lemon curd cool and the rest is up to you! Remember, it will stiffen up once it cools off, making your lemon curd the perfect texture. Spread it on waffles, toast, or ice cream. Eat it straight-up if you’d like!