lemon curd

noun

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

Examples of lemon curd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is an exemplary single malt with notes of dark chocolate, black pepper, and lemon curd. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2024 Hawaiian sweet rolls with a lemon curd filling, dipped in French toast batter and deep-fried, tossed with lemon sugar with a drizzle of icing. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024 Mix-ins: When assembling the ice cream, layer in a drizzle of a balsamic reduction, lemon curd, or a swirl of jam for an even more fruit-forward flavor. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024 Berry Chantilly Cake Variations To add additional flavor or texture to this Chantilly cake, consider these variation ideas: Layers: Add chocolate-hazelnut spread or lemon curd between the cake layers for additional flavor. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon curd 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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