Lemon Curd Whipped Cream

If you love lemons, then this lemon curd and lemon curd whipped cream recipes are some that you need to add to your easy dessert recipe files.

I love lemons!!!  I love the taste. I love the pucker. I love the color.

Because of my love for lemons, I've always wanted to make lemon curd but never had...until now.

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Check out this Angle Food Trifle with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream Recipe!

LEMON CURD ~ (Recipe for lemon curd whipped cream follows)   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
(Makes approximately 3 cups)

6 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup butter, melted
2-½ tablespoons fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

-On top of the stove, in a double boiler, over medium heat, beat the eggs and sugar.
-Stir in the lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest.
-Cook and stir over medium heat for approximately 20-25 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
-Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
-As the curd cools, it will also become much thicker.  Similar in texture to a pudding.  This is what you're looking for.
-Refrigerate until ready to eat with a spoon or use in a multitude of ways (limited only by your imagination).

I will definitely be making this again...often.

I will also be making this with oranges and limes and I even have a few ideas up my sleeve with these recipes that may surprise you!

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