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50+ Best Recipes that Use Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is for more than just topping scones, although that’s delicious, too! Use homemade lemon curd to make all kinds of delicious desserts and savory foods. Using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, this list of recipes that use lemon curd is all you need to please the lemon lovers in your life!

open jar of lemon curd with cut lemons in the background

What is Lemon Curd

Lemon curd is a preserve made of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, unsalted butter and sugar. It’s similar in consistency to custard, but thinner. When most people think of lemon curd, they think of topping scones with it. But tangy lemon curd can be used for so much more!

Where to Find Lemon Curd

You can find a jar of lemon curd in the jam and jelly aisle of most grocery stores., however, it’s very pricey. 

Fortunately, making a batch of your own lemon curd can be whipped up in about 10 minutes. I like to make several batches during the winter when lemons are in season and freeze it to use all year. 

Usually, fresh lemon curd is made with just the egg yolks but my homemade lemon curd recipe uses whole eggs and Meyer lemons because that is what we grow (regular fresh lemons work great in it too). When you’re making several batches it’s hard to use up a ton of leftover egg whites, so whole egg lemon curd is perfect when you want to make a bunch for the freezer.

Recipes that Use Lemon Curd

This list of lemon curd recipes includes lemon cured desserts, snacks and savory dishes will inspire you to break out of the box. These delicious uses of lemon curd will satisfy all the lemon lovers in your life!

collage of lemon curd cake, pie, and tarts

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