
Bright, tangy, and silky smooth, this lemon curd is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. Fresh lemon juice and zest give it a bold citrus punch, while honey adds a floral sweetness that feels more complex than plain sugar. Coconut oil steps in where butter typically would, creating that same luxurious, glossy texture without any dairy — and without any of the soy-based emulsifiers or additives that sneak into so many store-bought versions. The double-boiler method keeps the eggs from scrambling, and whisking constantly is the real secret to getting that perfectly smooth, spoonable consistency. Straining the finished curd through a fine-mesh sieve is a small extra step that makes a big difference, leaving you with something impossibly velvety. Spread it on grain-free toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it straight from the jar — no judgment here. Once you see how easy it is to make at home with just six clean ingredients, you'll never reach for a jarred version again.
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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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