What Is Lemon Curd?

Baking By projectqueen Updated 15 Jun 2006 , 2:11am by JoAnnB

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projectqueen Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 3:54pm
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Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I never heard of lemon curd and I'm not quite sure what it is.

Thanks.

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okred Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 3:56pm
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Lemon Curd is a filling made with corn starch, lemon and I think an egg, it is a pudding and is used as a filling. I like the recipe on the corn starch box.

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Beckalita Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 3:57pm
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It is found with the jams & jellies in some supermarkets.....tastes like lemon meringue pie filling to me!!

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projectqueen Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 4:01pm
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So, when a recipe calls for lemon curd, you make the lemon curd separately and then add it to the rest of the recipe?

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projectqueen Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 4:02pm
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Originally Posted by Beckalita

It is found with the jams & jellies in some supermarkets.....tastes like lemon meringue pie filling to me!!




Oh, that's great. Now it makes sense to me. Thanks!

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JoAnnB Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 5:22pm
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Lemon curd is an exquisite concoction of lemon, butter, sugar and eggs. The best recipes do not have cornstarch. It is rich and buttery and a bit tart. This is often served with scones. It can be used straight, mixed with whipped cream, or blended into buttercream for a great filling.

There are also other fruits made into curd, such as lime and berries.

You can buy it ready made, but made from scratch is heaven.

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projectqueen Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 8:12pm
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Originally Posted by JoAnnB

You can buy it ready made, but made from scratch is heaven.




Okay, you have convinced me. Would you share the heavenly scratch recipe? thumbs_up.gif

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JoAnnB Posted 14 Jun 2006 , 9:40pm
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Soon as I get home, I will post it.

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JoAnnB Posted 15 Jun 2006 , 2:11am
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Here is a link to a great recipe. I have used several different versions, each has lemon, butter, eggs, sugar in a various proportions. All I have tested have been wonderful. I was reading an article today that someone froze the leftovers, and found it was even more divine. hmmm where did I put that lemon....


www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/printer_friendly/104920

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