Sweet Spread, Dessert Component | Vegetarian

Lemon Curd

N/A (Sweet Spread) Allergens: Eggs, Milk
Lemon Curd

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rutaceae (lemon)
  • Primary Cuisine British, European
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Lemons, Eggs, Sugar, Butter

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Lemon Curd ?

A thick, sweet, and tangy fruit spread made from lemon juice, zest, eggs, sugar, and butter, cooked until creamy.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Lemon Curd ?

Le/La/L'Lemon Curd a un goût tangy, sweet, buttery, citrusy avec des arômes bright, zesty, lemon.

Taste
Tangy, Sweet, Buttery, Citrusy
Texture
Smooth, Creamy, Thick, Velvety
Aroma
Bright, Zesty, Lemon
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 30g (2 tbsp)
Calories350
Total Fat18
Saturated Fat10
Trans Fat0.5
Cholesterol180
Protein4
Total Carbohydrate45
Dietary Fiber0
Total Sugars40
Calcium20
Iron0.5
Potassium80

Le secret du chef

For the smoothest lemon curd, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after cooking to remove any bits of cooked egg or zest.

Substituts & Proportions pour Lemon Curd

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Lemon Curd est Lime Curd, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar texture and tanginess, offering a slightly different citrus flavor profile.

Substituts pour Lemon Curd avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Lime Curd Meilleur 1:1 Similar texture and tanginess, offering a slightly different citrus flavor profile.
Passion Fruit Curd 1:1 Provides a tropical, tangy, and sweet profile with a similar creamy consistency.
Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière) + Lemon Zest Variable Good for filling tarts and pastries, less intense lemon flavor, can be customized.
Apple Butter (tart variety) 1:1 Provides a thick, sweet-tart fruit spread, though flavor profile is different, good for toast.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Lemon Curd

  1. Look for natural ingredients, avoid artificial colors/flavors.
  2. Refrigerate after opening.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Lemon Curd ?

  • Scones
  • Toast
  • Tarts
  • Meringue
  • Cheesecake
  • Yogurt
  • Fresh Berries.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Lemon Curd ?

Tangy, Sweet, Buttery, Citrusy Bright, Zesty, Lemon

Quel est un bon substitut pour Lemon Curd ?

Le meilleur substitut est Lime Curd (1:1). Similar texture and tanginess, offering a slightly different citrus flavor profile.

Comment choisir et conserver le Lemon Curd ?

Look for natural ingredients, avoid artificial colors/flavors. Refrigerate after opening.

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