Our unbeatable lemon curd recipe

Learn how to make lemon curd and you'll unlock a delicious topping for toast, scones, pikelets and pancakes as well as a dreamy filling for tarts and sponge cake.

Lemon meringue cupcakes

Combining two of our dessert favourites for the ideal afternoon treat.

Lemon curd and blueberry mille feuille

A French pastry of unknown origin whose modern form was influenced by Marie-Antoine Carême.

Three-milk cake with lemon curd and cream

The fluffy cream topping and zingy lemon curd swirls make an excellent topping that just completes this cake.

This lemon curd crepe cake is a deliciously sophisticated version of pancakes with lemon and sugar. Be sure to cook the curd gently over simmering water, and don't let the bowl touch the base of the pan.

Lemon curd cheesecake

Lemon curd cake

The secret ingredient in this cake is lemon curd, which gives the cake a deliciously buttery lemon flavour – coupled with a simple lemon glaze drizzle, it is perfect for citrus lovers.

Strawberry and lemon curd tart

Lemon curd meringue cake with blueberries

Lemon curd tarts

Lemon yoghurt cake with lemon curd frosting

Lemon curd, blueberry and meringue trifle

This beautiful layered trifle is perfect for a special occasion.

Baked on lollipop sticks, these raspberry and lemon curd heart biscuits will be a smash hit at kids and grown-up parties alike.

Lemon curd creams

These rich and zesty cupcakes, topped with cream and lemon curd, make a great afternoon tea treat.

Lemon curd and poppy seed crêpe cake

Poppy seeds add a delicious pop to this creamy, elegant lemon curd crepe cake topped with vanilla blueberries. Serve this for your loved ones on a special occasion.

Lemon curd souffles

When we think of soufflés as a sweet, we often think of the chocolate kind. While you won't catch us dissing anything with chocolate in it, this lemon curd soufflé is sweet and tart and exceedingly delicious.

Lemon curd and poppy seed pastries

Pistachio and lemon curd cake

Almond meringue and lemon curd cake

Topped with lemon curd, whipped cream and blueberries, this almond meringue cake is a show-stopper.

This lemon curd cake is a spectacular confection, fit for the finest celebration.

Lemon curd pikelets

There's something divine about the tanginess of lemon curd coupled with freshly made pikelets. Easy to make, they're the ideal mid-morning or afternoon snack.