JuliaBalbilla at 11:35, 24 February 2014

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[[Image:Lemon curd (TM).jpg|300px|thumb|right|Home made lemon curd]]
'''Lemon curd''' is a [[dessert]] spread made with [[lemons]]. The basic ingredients are beaten [[egg yolks]], [[sugar]], [[lemon juice]] and [[lemon zest]] which are gently cooked together until thick and then allowed to cool, forming a soft, smooth, intensely-flavoured spread. Some recipes also include egg whites and/or butter.

In late 19th and early 20th century England, homemade lemon curd (also known in the UK as lemon cheese) was traditionally served with [[bread]] or [[scones]] at afternoon tea as an alternative to [[jam]], and as a filling for cakes, small pastries and tarts.

Modern commercially made curds such as Gales Lemon Curd are still a popular spread for bread, scones, toast or muffins. Lemon-meringue pie, made with lemon curd and topped with [[meringue]], has been a favourite dessert in Britain and the United States since the nineteenth century.

Curds are different from pie fillings or custards in that they contain a higher proportion of juice and [[zest]], which gives them a more intense flavour. Also, curds containing [[butter]] have a smoother and creamier texture than both pie fillings and custards; both contain little or no [[butter]] and use [[cornflour]] or [[flour]] for thickening. Additionally, unlike custards, curds are not usually eaten on their own.
==See also==
* [[Lemon curd]] - information page
* [[Lemon curd recipe]]
* [[Pumpkin lemon curd]]
* [[Lemon curd recipe (Mum's)]]
* [[Orange curd recipe (Mum's)]]
* [[Lemon curd (TM)]]
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JuliaBalbilla at 11:35, 24 February 2014