Easy Things to Do With Lemon Curd
Do you have some store-bought or homemade lemon curd and aren't sure what to do with it? Here are 20+ delicious uses for lemon curd to help you out!
When life gives you lemons, make lemon curd.
And when life gives you lemon curd? There are soooo many possibilities!
You can enjoy the luscious, silky, tangy custard on scones or toast, by the spoonful, or as an ingredient in a huge variety of desserts and even breakfast foods.
What do I do with lemon curd?
If you've made or been gifted some lemon curd and aren't sure where to start, here are some basic ideas of how how to use it. It's so versatile!
- As a topping: On scones, pancakes and waffles, ice cream, cheesecake, other cakes (Vanilla/white/lemon/nutty), cookies (ginger cookies are a great match), or even plain toast!
- As a filling: Between cake layers, in a tart, in a crepe, or as a filling for macarons and other sandwich cookies
- With a spoon: Layered in a parfait, or literally by itself out of the jar
- In a recipe: See this whole list below!!
What flavors go well with lemon curd?
Now you know what to do with it, but what flavors go well with lemon curd? Here are some common flavor pairings you'll see.
- Lemon curd + Fresh berries
- Lemon curd + More lemon
- Lemon curd + Cheesecake (or other mild creamy cheeses like ricotta or mascarpone)
- Lemon curd + Almond or coconut
- Lemon curd + Vanilla or white chocolate
Uses for lemon curd in a parfait or layered dessert
You can, of course, just eat lemon curd straight out of the jar, but you can also layer it into a parfait or other fancy dessert and still get nice spoonfuls of tangy goodness!
Lemon Mousse with Fresh Berries
Not only do you get a nice tangy lemon curd bonus at the bottom of the glass, you also use lemon curd to make the mousse itself! It's a super easy recipe and great to make ahead!
Mason Jar Strawberry Shortcake
Photo Credit: www.urbanfoodiekitchen.com
Similar to the recipe above, this one is not only topped with lemon curd, but also vanilla mascarpone. Yes, please!! And I love these adorable mason jars!
Uses for lemon curd as a tart or pie filling
You can use lemon curd on its own it as a filling for tarts, or fold it in with various cheeses to create a tangy tart or pie filling!
Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
If you've made your own lemon curd you may already have some egg whites left over for the meringue topping on these cuties! Great for tea parties, showers, and parties!
Lemon Curd Tarts
Photo Credit: cookingwithcurls.com
All you need to make these cute little tarts is lemon curd and some frozen puff pastry to make the shell!
Uses for lemon curd as a filling for cookies and cakes
Lemon curd makes an excellent filling! It's great on its own between layers of cake, or you can mix it with ricotta or cream cheese for a more substantial filling. Here are a few examples!
Lemon Cupcakes
Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com
Lemon cupcakes... filled with lemon curd... topped with lemon buttercream. Woah. I'll take it!
Easy Microwave Lemon Mug Cake with Lemon Glaze
Photo Credit: 2cookinmamas.com
When you have no sweets in the house (horror!) and want something quick for dessert that tastes like you spent the afternoon baking? Mug cakes are always the answer! This one has lemon curd mixed right into the batter, and a quick lemon glaze on top!
Cream Cheese Filled Lemon Biscuits
Photo Credit: fussfreeflavours.com
Be still, my lemon-loving heart! These lemon cookies with lemon cream cheese filling look like just the perfect treat for a summer afternoon tea!
Uses for lemon curd in or on top of ice cream
The easiest thing you can do is put a big ol' dollop of lemon curd on top of some white chocolate or vanilla bean ice cream! But if you want to get a little fancier with it, check out these homemade ice cream recipes that have lemon curd swirled right in!
Lemon Oreo Ice Cream
Photo Credit: tasteandsee.com
This sounds like a great use for those specialty oreos!
No-Churn Lemon Shortbread Ice Cream
Photo Credit: www.kitchensanctuary.com
No ice cream maker? No problem! I don't see how I could pass up a scoop or two of this no churn lemon shortbread ice cream! I love those swirls of lemon curd!
Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
Photo Credit: cookingwithcurls.com
This one looks so delicious! I'm not usually one for dairy-free ice cream, but this one uses cashew cream which sounds just delightful, and has regular dairy substitutes for those who aren't looking for dairy-free!
Uses for lemon curd in breakfast foods
Can't wait for dessert to indulge in a lemon curd-filled treat? Never fear! You can have it for breakfast too!
Lemon Curd Yogurt Parfaits (Starbucks Copycat)
Photo Credit: chicagojogger.com
For more of an on-the-go breakfast you can make these parfaits in advance! Just keep the granola separate until you're ready to eat it so it stays crunchy!
Uses for lemon curd in other treats
Because lemon curd is so versatile it cannot be limited into the above categories, here are some miscellaneous uses for lemon curd you won't want to miss either!
Mini Pavlovas with Lemon Curd
Photo Credit: asideofsweet.com
Really, this one should be at the top of the list! Light, airy pavlovas are the perfect match for a big dollop of lemon curd, some fresh berries, and homemade whipped cream. A perfect summer dessert!
Yogurt Fruit Dip with Lemon
Photo Credit: www.theanthonykitchen.com
Please give me strawberries, skewers of blackberries and raspberries, nilla wafers, and graham crackers to dip in this glorious concoction!
Lemon Curd and Coconut Marshmallows
Photo Credit: www.kitchensanctuary.com
I want you to read that title one more time. Lemon curd. And coconut. Marshmallows. Yes, that's right. Just try and stop me from devouring the whole batch.
These are just a few of the many ways to use lemon curd to brighten up your desserts (and breakfasts)!
What's your favorite way to use lemon curd? Let me know in the comments!
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