Lemon Curd Macaron Filling (4 Ingredients)
If you’re searching for an easy-to-make macaron filling that will provide your macarons with a bright and fresh flavor, your search ends here. With just 4 ingredients and a few minutes of kitchen work, you will have a zesty lemon curd macaron filling that’s to die for.
Servings: 48 - 96 macarons (1 cup)
Calories: 27kcal
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar divided
- 1 large egg
- 8 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter cut into 1 tablespoon (14 grams) pieces
Instructions
- Bring lemon peel, lemon juice, and ¼ cup (49 grams) granulated sugar to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Whisk the remaining ¼ cup (49 grams) granulated sugar and egg in a medium sized mixing bowl until combined.
- Once the lemon juice is boiling, pour the mixture into the egg and sugar while whisking constantly to temper the egg.
- Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan, and continue cooking over medium high heat for 1 minute while whisking vigorously. Remove from heat; add in butter, one piece at a time, whisking to incorporate.
- Transfer the curd to a small bowl. Press plastic wrap against the surface of the curd (to prevent a skin from forming on top), and refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours until the curd has thickened and cooled.
- Pipe about ½ teaspoon (3 - 4 grams) of curd inside a ring of buttercream or ganache filling.
- Mature the macarons with the filling in the refrigerator for 2 -3 hours. This will allow the macarons to slightly soften and develop a deeper flavor.
Notes
Storage: The lemon curd filling can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 - 3 weeks. Curd can be piped into macarons straight out of the refrigerator.
Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
You can opt to use bottled lemon juice, if necessary.
I'd suggest allowing the curd to sit overnight in an airtight container in the refrigerator to thicken and deepen in flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (lemon curd only) | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.02mg
