Curds and Ways

Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich1/17Lemon Curd
Use this classic lemon curd on scones, in yogurt, or between layers of meringue.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell2/17Lemon Curd Tart With Olive Oil
Little adornment is needed for this bright tart, enriched with a touch of olive oil.
3/17Petite Lemon Curd Cookies
These one-bite cookies are the perfect thing to nibble on alongside a cup of afternoon tea.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Susan Spungen4/17Grapefruit Bars with Candied Zest
Here’s a citrus bar that’s just as beautiful as it is zingy. The twice-cooked curd method ensures that these bars are extra sturdy and have a smooth, shiny surface.
Photo by Romulo Yanes5/17Pavlova With Lemon Curd and Berries
Baked Meringue + Lemon Curd + Fresh Berries = The Ultimate Summer Dessert
Tina Rupp6/17Lemon Curd Mousse Cake
Lemon curd is folded into this creamy, airy mousse. Once the mousse sets, a gloss of more bright yellow curd is spread over the top.
MARK THOMAS7/17Lemon Syrup Cake with Berries and Lemon-Curd Cream
Fold tart lemon curd into tangy crème fraîche for a luscious cake topping.
Nicole Franzen8/17Blood Orange-Curd Sundaes with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
Layer fruity orange curd with ice cream for a modern take on a creamsicle. A drizzle of olive oil adds irresistible richness.
Brian Leatart9/17Blueberry Tartlets with Lime Curd
Don't have time to make pie crust? This curd is equally delicious when poured into pre-made graham cracker tart shells.
Photo by Will Meppem10/17Coconut and Passionfruit Cream Pie
Store-bought passionfruit curd lends an even greater taste of the tropics to this coconut cream pie. Feeling ambitious? Make the curd from scratch.
Mark Thomas11/17Lemon Layer Cake with Lemon Curd and Mascarpone
When assembling this summery cake, pipe a dam of frosting around the edge of each cake layer to keep the curd from seeping out the sides.
Victor Schrager12/17Mixed-Berry Tiramisù with Lime Curd
This summery, berry-packed take on tiramisu uses lime in three ways: lime juice macerates the fruit, lime zest flavors the syrup, and lime curd adds tang to the mascarpone cream.
Photo by Romulo Yanes13/17Lemon Curd Marbled Cheesecake
This cheesecake has a secret: Bright, fresh lemon curd is swirled throughout.
Patricia Heal14/17Lime Tart with Blackberries and Blueberries
If pie crust is not your forté, the easy, press-in dough used in this recipe will become your go-to. It's the perfect showcase for tart lime filling and fresh berries.
Photo by Christina Holmes15/17Meyer Lemon Cream With Graham Crackers and Sea Salt
This dessert is like a spoonable, pudding version of lemon cream pie.
Dan Forbes16/17Blackberry, Lemon, and Gingersnap Cheesecake Pudding
This is, quite simply, the easiest show-stopping dessert you will ever make.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell17/17Coconut–Key Lime Sheet Cake
Key lime curd is lightened with whipped cream and spread over this coconut–key lime sheet cake for a delicious, tropical dessert.


