Sweet and tangy lemon curd lathered over homemade buttermilk biscuits!

Homemade Lemon Curd

When life gives you lemons, don’t settle for lemonade, make lemon curd!

Well, no one handed me lemons, but I wish someone would because I am completely on a lemon kick.

I made my second batch of lemon curd, and now contemplating my third because after making Lemon Thumbprint Cookies and Lemon Tartlets, I’m on a roll!

As promised when I shared this green chili frittata, I’ve added two additional quick recipes to serve with your brunch; lemon curd & buttermilk biscuits.

Brunch Menu

• Green Chili Frittata
• Strawberries stuffed with fruit dip
• Lemon curd
• Buttermilk biscuits

Anxious about making the Lemon curd? Don’t sweat it! It’s much easier than you think and can be made several days in advance.

Homemade lemon curd is so much tastier than the purchased type from the grocery store and super economical!

Are you still with me? Come on now, we’ve just about hit a home run with this easy brunch!

You know you want to avoid that Pillsbury tube of biscuits as enticing as it is to hear the whoosh of the carbon being released from the tube!

These taste best right out of the oven, but no one will complain if you make them ahead of time!

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Yield: 6 Servings

Lemon Curd Recipe With Buttermilk Biscuits

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Delicious sweet and tangy lemon curd with homemade buttermilk biscuits. Delicious breakfast or brunch entree.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons). Do not use bottled lemon juice.
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut in chunks
• 1 Tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

In a non-reactive bowl, over simmering water, whisk eggs, sugar, and lemon juice until blended. Stir constantly to prevent the mixture from curdling. The consistency should look like hollandaise sauce and will take close to 10 minutes of constant stirring. If you have a candy thermometer, you want the temperature to reach 160 F.

Remove from the heat and place through a strainer. Add the butter, stirring until it has fully incorporated into the curd. Stir in the lemon zest. Immediately place plastic wrap directly on the curd to prevent a film (skin) from forming. Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate.

Notes

Homemade Biscuits:

1/2 cup cold butter

2-1/2 cups self rising flour

1 cup buttermilk

extra flour for dusting

biscuit cutter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut the butter into chunks and place on top of the flour in a large mixing bowl. Cut butter into flour using a pastry knife or use two knifes until crumbly. Add buttermilk and stir just until the dry ingredients are incorporated. If dough is too wet, add a little more flour. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough 3-4 times, adding more flour as needed (hands are super gooey about now. Isn't this fun?! :)) Pat the dough down to about 3/4 inch thickness forming a rectangle. Fold one third over the center portion, and then fold the opposite third portion over those two layers. Repeat The patting and folding of the dough 1 more time.

Pat dough into 1/2 inch rectangle on a floured surface; cut with a 2 inch round biscuit cutter (or use a glass like I did), place on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

Adapted from (joyofbaking)

There you go, brunch!

Don’t forget the mimosas! And if you also might enjoy making these Lemon Ricotta Cookies!