lemon curd

noun

: a custard made with lemon juice, butter, sugar, and eggs and used as a spread or filling

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Expressive aromas of lemon curd, citrus peel, plum and bread, this is very rich on the palate, and offers lively acidity and a lengthy finish with distinct mineral notes. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 These layers are filled with a buttery rich lemon curd instead. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 Some are filled with sunny yellow lemon curd or stuffed with passionfruit coconut whip and passionfruit jam and crowned with jagged shards of meringue. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 Extras include exquisite homemade scones with both lemon curd and Devonshire cream, and a special iced teddy bear cookie. Kim Westerman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon curd 

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lemon curd was in 1895

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“Lemon curd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20curd. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

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