Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram “They wouldn’t be appropriate for the table.” 9 YEARS OLD MY FRIENDS. Speaking of inappropriate jokes, we were at my sister-in-law’s wedding reception last week, and I went over to Nana and Bumpa (Eric’s 85-year-old grandparents) to get them on the dance floor. Uptown Funk was playing. I was singing. The first time I said “Uptown funk don’t give it to you,” Nana gives me this shocked look and says, “Oh!” with her mouth hanging open. “No, no, no, Nana, FUNK, not the other one, you know, funk, like funky music.” It was a lost cause from the start. Now, have you bought lemon curd at the store? That stuff is like pure corn syrup plus gelatin I think, and I’m not even talking about the cheap brands. The homemade stuff is absolutely incomparable. It is perfectly tart and creamy and gives you that little zing in your mouth that is a must for any citrus dessert. It’s a super easy recipe, too. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool down in the fridge, although I certainly wouldn’t say no to a nice hot spoonful of lemon curd.
Can you overcook lemon curd?
Yes, you definitely can. The goal is just to cook the lemon curd until a whisk dragged through the curd leaves marks. After that, you risk scrambling the eggs in it. Now, if you overcook your curd (you’ll know because it will have little lumpy egg bits in it), don’t despair! You can put it in the blender or food processor and blend it until the egg bits are gone.
How long does lemon curd last?
Lemon curd lasts for 1-2 weeks in the fridge. You can also freeze it for several months (perfect for early Christmas prep to give out as neighbor gifts). Good luck with all these suggestions, by the way. When I make lemon curd I hardly ever make it past the spoon.
spread it on toast top ice cream Use it as a filling in this Coconut Layer Cake stuffed cupcakes filled donuts top pancakes Throw it in a pie shell and top with whipped cream fruit dip (I love it with bananas, strawberries, in a bowl with blueberries or raspberries) Stir into plain Greek Yogurt and top with granola and/or fruit Fold into whipped cream and top a cake with it Top a bagel or breakfast pastry Top a pavlova Fill crepes Spoon a bunch on top of softened cream cheese and serve with crackers Spread on gingersnaps or these Soft Ginger Cookies
Meyer Lemon Tart « ever had Meyer lemons? They are so uniquely delicious! Cinnamon Honey Butter « this makes another fantastic neighbor gift. The Salted Caramel Sauce of my Dreams « perfectly dreamy, and the best topping! Raspberry Lemon-Glazed Muffins « if you love lemon like I do…you’re going to love these muffins. Coconut Syrup « make an ultimate Hawaiian breakfast with this homemade syrup. Lemon Curd Pound Cake from Cookies and Cups Easy Lemon Tarts from Crazy for Crust Lemon Curd Stuffed Cupcakes from A Side of Sweet
