Instant Pot® Lemon Curd

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Making lemon curd is so easy--let the Instant Pot® do all the hard work on this one. In no time at all, you will have lusciously smooth, super tangy, wonderfully delicious lemon curd to use as you please!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, lemon juice, egg, and egg yolk in a blender and blitz briefly. While the blender is running, pour in the melted butter. Allow to blend just until smooth (may be a little frothy).

  2. Pour lemon curd into a large 4-cup glass measurer (or another Instant Pot® safe container that you can cover). Cover the measuring cup with foil.

  3. Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot® and pour 1 1/2 cups of water around.

  4. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  6. Carefully remove the container from the Instant Pot®, and discard the foil. Use a whisk to whip the mixture until it comes together and is even and smooth (if it gets a little lumpy or curdled for a minute, keep whisking until it smoothes out).

  7. Lemon curd will be thin will it is warm but will thicken quite a bit as it sets up and cools. Refrigerate in a sealed container once cooled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

59 Calories
4g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 16mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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