
Bright, tangy, and silky smooth, this lemon curd is the kind of treat that feels indulgent but is made entirely from wholesome, recognizable ingredients. Fresh lemon juice and zest give it a bold citrus punch, while honey adds natural sweetness and coconut oil replaces the butter you'd find in a conventional version — keeping it grain-free and dairy-free without sacrificing that luscious, spoonable texture. During pregnancy, food safety matters just as much as ingredients, and this recipe takes that seriously: the curd is cooked over a double boiler until it reaches 160°F, which means the eggs are fully pasteurized and safe to eat. Whisking constantly and keeping the heat gentle ensures a perfectly smooth result every time, and straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you that glossy, restaurant-quality finish. The whole thing comes together with just six clean ingredients — no additives, no refined sugar, nothing you'd have to second-guess on a label. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or eat it straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here. It keeps beautifully in the fridge, so you can make a batch ahead and have something genuinely satisfying ready whenever a craving hits.
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Eggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.





Whisk the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and salt together in a medium heatproof bowl until smooth and fully combined.
Set the bowl over a small saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through leaves a clean line — and registers 160°F (71°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 10–12 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil.
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