lemon curd
noun
: a custard made with lemon juice, butter, sugar, and eggs and used as a spread or filling
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In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
The palate is broad and textured; Corton Blanc has a weight that Meursault or Puligny rarely match, with flavors of roasted hazelnut, lemon curd, and warm spice.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Shake up your tastebuds with this delicious, different and tangy lemon curd sundae.
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Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
These citrusy cake layers are sandwiched with rich, buttery lemon curd.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
The palate is broad and textured; Corton Blanc has a weight that Meursault or Puligny rarely match, with flavors of roasted hazelnut, lemon curd, and warm spice.
—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Shake up your tastebuds with this delicious, different and tangy lemon curd sundae.
—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
These citrusy cake layers are sandwiched with rich, buttery lemon curd.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lemon curd
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“Lemon curd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20curd. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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