How to Use lemon curd in a Sentence

lemon curd

noun
  • The layers are filled with rich lemon curd.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Skip making the lemon curd and use store-bought.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Bad lemon curd is pasty, grainy, curdled or tooth-achingly sweet.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The lemon curd in this showstopping recipe can be made up to two weeks in advance.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The lemon curd in this showstopping recipe can be made up to two weeks in advance.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The midday meal included sweet and sour pork, some nuts, berries and a lemon curd cake.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 5 Apr. 2026
  • And finally there is a light souffle or a tangy lemon curd crumble.
    — John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Rich, tangy and intense, lemon curd is a spread made with eggs, cornstarch, butter and fresh lemon.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Four citrusy layers are filled with a buttery lemon curd instead.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The lemon curd filling must be whisked until smooth, but never curdled.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • These citrusy cake layers are sandwiched with rich, buttery lemon curd.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • These citrusy cake layers are sandwiched with rich, buttery lemon curd.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Sprinkle half of the cake mix (about 1 1/3 cups) in an even layer over lemon curd.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Here are details on the jars of lemon curd that taste like spring in a jar, and the dull, wonky pastes that are best left on the shelf.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The brownie-esque dessert, topped with lavender ice cream and lemon curd, was rich yet balanced.
    — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Cut into what looks exactly like a lemon, and out pours lemon ganache, lemon curd and lemon marmalade.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As popular as lemon curd is, only a few brands are found at mainstream grocery stores.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • With a lemon cookie crust and sweet lemon curd topping, this cheesecake really is a dream.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Great lemon curd is an intense experience.
    — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Top with the fresh lemon curd and blueberries for a sunny treat that'll disappear real fast.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Although many Linzer cookies swap out the jam for other tasty fillings like lemon curd or caramel.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • The lemon curd's citrus pairs perfectly with the richness of the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla ice cream.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Shake up your tastebuds with this delicious, different and tangy lemon curd sundae.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
  • Prepare the lemon curd for this cheesecake up to two weeks in advance, just store it in the refrigerator.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Besides buttercream frosting, they can be filled with lemon curd, jam, or other creative fillings.
    — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Imagine a dessert where the tangy brightness of lemon curd meets the creamy richness of cream cheese, all nestled within the tender crumb of a buttery cake.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The lemon juniper choux ($4), filled with sharp lemon curd and topped with fragrant mint, goes best with a citrusy coffee from Honduras.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Bake until lemon curd is set but still jiggles slightly when gently shaken, 18–24 minutes.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
  • In this recipe, bright Meyer lemon curd swirled into the top of the cheesecake creates a stunning white-and-yellow marble effect.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026

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