Dessert

22 ways with lemon curd

When life hands you lemons, make lemon curd, then make these...
three-milk cake with lemon curd and cream

Sweet and tart, lemon curd is a dessert recipe staple that perfectly lends itself to a whole range of recipes.

Here, you can find cheesecakes, souffles, cookies, pastries and tarts that all make the most of this delicious treat.

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lemon curd

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Our unbeatable lemon curd recipe

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.

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Earl grey bomboloni with lemon curd

Earl grey bomboloni with lemon curd

Enjoy these delightful doughnuts with a hint of bergamot and bursting with lemon curd.

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Lemon meringue cupcakes

Lemon meringue cupcakes

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

lemon curd and blueberry mille feuille

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Lemon curd and blueberry mille feuille

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

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Three-milk cake with lemon curd and cream

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.

lemon curd crepe cake

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Lemon curd crepe 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

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Lemon curd cheesecake

Lemon curd cheesecake

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Lemon curd cake

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

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Strawberry and lemon curd tart

Strawberry and lemon curd tart

lemon curd meringue cake with blueberries

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Lemon curd meringue cake with blueberries

Lemon curd meringue cake with blueberries

LEMON CURD TARTS

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Lemon curd tarts

Lemon curd tarts

lemon yogurt cake with lemon curd frosting

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Lemon yoghurt cake with lemon curd frosting

Lemon yoghurt cake with lemon curd frosting

lemon curd, blueberry and meringue trifle

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Lemon curd, blueberry and meringue trifle

Lemon curd, blueberry and meringue trifle

This beautiful layered trifle is perfect for a special occasion.

Raspberry & Lemon Curd HEART BISCUITS

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Raspberry & lemon curd heart biscuits

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

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Lemon curd creams

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

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Lemon curd and poppy seed crêpe cake

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

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Lemon curd souffles

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

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Lemon curd and poppy seed pastries

Lemon curd and poppy seed pastries

PISTACHIO AND lemon curd cake

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Pistachio and lemon curd cake

Pistachio and lemon curd cake

almond meringue& lemon curd cake

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Almond meringue 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.

lemon curd cake

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Lemon curd cake

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

LEMON CURD PIKELETS

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Lemon curd pikelets

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.

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