Try this Instant Pot Lemon Curd recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (0g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
- Then stir in lemon juice and eggs and the additional yoke and grated lemon peel.
- Then pour into mason jars, and add the lids.
- Then in your Instant Pot, add two cups, and then place your trivet inside, then place the closed jars onto the trivet.
- Add your lid, make sure the vent is on closed and set time for 9 minutes on manual high temperature.
- Let it naturally release when done.
- Then let them come to room temperature and then refrigerate.
Velvety, opaque yellow spread coats the back of a spoon cleanly at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, offering a sharp tartness balanced by structural sugar. Pressure cooking applies steady, gentle ambient heat that thickens eggs without scrambling them, eliminating the constant whisking required by a traditional double boiler. Glass mason jars protect the mixture from direct steam contact while conducting heat evenly through the liquid.
Storage and Freezing Mechanics
Proper refrigeration thickens citrus curd further as butter fats solidify, creating a spreadable texture that holds for up to two weeks in standard home units. Freezing extends shelf life up to three months when stored in airtight containers with a quarter-inch of headspace to allow for expansion. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the main refrigerator compartment rather than on the counter to prevent moisture separation.
- Substitute bottled lemon juice only in strict emergencies, as pasteurization introduces metallic off-flavors that linger against high sugar content.
- Strain finished curd through a fine-mesh sieve immediately after pressure release if tiny bits of cooked egg white appear.
- Stir vigorously to fully incorporate the extra egg yolk, which supplies necessary lipids for a glossy sheen without thinning the set.
