What goes well with lemon curd?

Table of Contents:

1. What goes well with lemon curd?
2. What should not be taken with curd?
3. Should Curd be refrigerated?
4. How long does curd take to thicken?
5. How do you know when curd is done?
6. Can I freeze homemade lemon curd?
7. How long does lemon curd last unopened?

What goes well with lemon curd?

What do I do with lemon curd?

• 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.

What should not be taken with curd?

According to Ayurveda, curd must not be teamed with milk and items like sour fruits, melons, hot beverages like tea and coffee, fish, mango, cheese, bananas and anything that is starchy in nature.

Should Curd be refrigerated?

Once the curd becomes sour, store it in the refrigerator as keeping it outside will make it sourer to the point of becoming unpalatable.

How long does curd take to thicken?

approximately 10 minutes

How do you know when curd is done?

You know your curd is done when you can run a finger across the back of your spoon and it holds a trail in the curd. It's okay if it's a little looser than you want it—it will continue to thicken as it cools.

Can I freeze homemade lemon curd?

Lemon curd freezes beautifully, here's how. Allow lemon curd to cool thoroughly before freezing. ... Freeze and use within 1 year for best results. After thawing, lemon curd will last in the refrigerator for 4 weeks.

How long does lemon curd last unopened?

Unless the jars are sealed by processing, fruit curds will only keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks. For longer storage, process 1/4 or 1/2-pint jars of lemon curd in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.