How to Make Instant Pot® Lemon Curd - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lemon curd is a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on its own, or as a delicious addition to a variety of desserts. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this creamy and tangy spread is bursting with the bright and zesty flavor of fresh lemons. And now, with the help of the Instant Pot®, you can quickly and easily whip up a batch of this delicious lemon curd in no time at all.

With its pressure cooking capabilities, the Instant Pot® makes the process of making lemon...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Information

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

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

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg