Curds and Ways

- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich1/17
Lemon 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 Purcell2/17
Lemon Curd Tart With Olive Oil
Little adornment is needed for this bright tart, enriched with a touch of olive oil.
- 3/17
Petite 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 Spungen4/17
Grapefruit 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 Yanes5/17
Pavlova With Lemon Curd and Berries
Baked Meringue + Lemon Curd + Fresh Berries = The Ultimate Summer Dessert
- Tina Rupp6/17
Lemon 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 THOMAS7/17
Lemon Syrup Cake with Berries and Lemon-Curd Cream
Fold tart lemon curd into tangy crème fraîche for a luscious cake topping.
- Nicole Franzen8/17
Blood 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 Leatart9/17
Blueberry 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 Meppem10/17
Coconut 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 Thomas11/17
Lemon 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 Schrager12/17
Mixed-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 Yanes13/17
Lemon Curd Marbled Cheesecake
This cheesecake has a secret: Bright, fresh lemon curd is swirled throughout.
- Patricia Heal14/17
Lime 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 Holmes15/17
Meyer Lemon Cream With Graham Crackers and Sea Salt
This dessert is like a spoonable, pudding version of lemon cream pie.
- Dan Forbes16/17
Blackberry, 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 Purcell17/17
Coconut–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.