Best 10 Lemon Curd Filling Recipes

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If you're a fan of tangy and creamy textures, then you'll love lemon curd filling. This versatile ingredient can be used in a variety of desserts, from pies and tarts to cakes and cupcakes. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a spread or dip. With its bright yellow color and sweet-tart flavor, lemon curd filling is sure to brighten up any dish. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for lemon curd filling, so you can create delicious and memorable desserts that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CAKE WITH LEMON CURD FILLING



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A special pan creates the tunnel while baking so the cake is ready to fill when cool. It's easy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 jars (10 oz each) lemon curd

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Generously grease shaped Bundt® pan and Bundt® Tunnel Insert with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour. Line 4 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in lemon peel. Place 4 cups batter in Bundt pan. Place tunnel insert on center of Bundt pan. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with remaining batter.
  • Bake cake 35 to 40 minutes and cupcakes 18 to 20 minutes. Using sharp or serrated knife, immediately cut off excess cake across top of Bundt and tunnel insert pans. Carefully loosen insert pan; remove. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes; remove cake from pan to cooling rack, placing cake tunnel side down. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Turn cake over and spoon lemon curd into tunnel. Place cake filled side down on serving plate. Top cake with melted orange marmalade if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CURD FILLING AND WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Filling and Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by DeBruynC1

Number Of Ingredients 27

For the lemon curd filling:
3tablespoons3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2cup1/2 cup granulated sugar
1large1 large egg
1large1 large egg yolk
1/3cup1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
zestzest of one lemon
For the gingerbread cupcakes:
3/4cup3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4cup3/4 cup cake flour
1/2cup1/2 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed
2teaspoons2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2teaspoons1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8teaspoon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
pinchpinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2cup1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
2large2 large eggs
3/4cup3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/3cup1/3 cup unsulphured molasses (not blackstrap)
2teaspoons2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
For the whipped cream:
1cup1 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided
1teaspoon1 teaspoon gelatin powder
1/3cup1/3 cup powdered sugar
Garnish
Approx. 3 tablespoons chopped candied ginger

Steps:

  • Make the lemon curd filling: 1. Cream the butter and sugar in the smaller bowl of the stand mixer (with the whip attachment). 2. Mix in the eggs and then the lemon juice. (Mixture will look curdled.) 3. Transfer to a small pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 15 minutes.) The curd should coat the back of a spoon and register 170 degrees F on a thermometer. Do not allow it to boil. 4. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest. Transfer to a heat safe vessel, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cooled. Make the gingerbread cupcakes: 5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 6. Place the flours, sugar, spices, baking soda, and salt in the larger bowl of the stand mixer, and mix on low speed (with the paddle attachment) to combine. 7. Add the cold, cubed butter, and continue to mix on low speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. 8. Stir in the eggs until incorporated. Mixture will resemble cookie dough. 9. Add the Greek yogurt, molasses, and fresh ginger, and continue to mix until combined. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, and beat for about 90 seconds to aerate the batter and develop the cake's structure. 10. Fill each well of a paper-lined cupcake pan with 1/4 cup of batter, and bake for 20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. 11. Cool completely, fill with lemon curd, and top with whipped cream. Make the whipped cream: 12. Place 2 tablespoons heavy cream in a small bowl, and sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the surface. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir gently and warm slightly in the microwave (about 15 seconds). Stir again to ensure that the gelatin has dissolved. Allow to cool slightly. 13. Place the remaining cream in the smaller bowl of the stand mixer, and whip on high speed (with the whip attachment), until slightly thickened. 14. Add the sugar, and continue to whip until the soft peak stage. 15. Add the cooled gelatin mixture and whip until the stiff peak stage. 16. Pipe onto Gingerbread Cupcakes, and sprinkle on chopped candied ginger for garnish.

TASSIE CUPS WITH LEMON CURD FILLING



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Make and share this Tassie Cups With Lemon Curd Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gregory schulte

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large lemons, juice and zest of
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • tassie cups.
  • place all ingredients in a processor and pulse till mixture forms a ball, wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • preheat oven to 350.
  • form pastry into 24 small balls.
  • press into ungreased muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes or till light brown.
  • curd filling.
  • place zest and sugar into food processor and process till combined.
  • add lemon juice and eggs process till smooth.
  • slowly add butter to mixture pulsing as you go.
  • place filling in a double boiler or use a glass bowl over simmering water and cook for 5 minutes or until thick.
  • remove tassie cups from tins and spoon filling into the depression and serve.
  • lemon curd is good for 3 weeks in a jar in the fridge.
  • time includes chill time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 59.5, Sodium 101, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 2

LEMON CURD FILLING



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Use this recipe when making our Fig and Berry Trifle.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, strained
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and lemon juice in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in butter, piece by piece. Add lemon zest, and let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap, and transfer to the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
  • When you need the filling, chill a metal bowl and whisk in the freezer, then use to whip together cream and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold cream mixture into lemon curd; chill in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before using.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH LEMON CURD FILLING



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Make and share this Chocolate Cake With Lemon Curd Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rockerchick

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

200 g self raising flour
40 g cocoa powder
230 g caster sugar
4 large eggs
240 g soft margarine
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
110 g milk chocolate
2 teaspoons milk
270 g lemon curd
500 g milk chocolate

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 160ºC/140ºC fan.
  • Line 2 8inch tins with greaseproof paper.
  • Grate the milk chocolate (110g).
  • Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl (200g self-raising flour, 40g cocoa powder, 230g caster sugar, 4 large eggs, 240g soft margarine, ¼ tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp milk and the grated chocolate) mix on a low speed until fully combined.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the two tins. Make sure you spread the mixture out so it is even.
  • Put the tins in the oven and cook for 50 minutes. After 50 minutes put a skewer in the middle and check if it comes out clean. If not, pop back in the oven for 10 more minutes and look again.
  • When cooked, remove the cakes from the oven and leave to cool in the tins for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the cakes from their tins and carefully peel off the greaseproof paper and pop them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, use a knife to carve off the top of the bottom cake (so it's flat and the top part of the cake will sit on it nicely).
  • Spread the lemon curd evenly on top of the bottom part of the cake.
  • Carefully place the top part of the cake on top.
  • To melt your chocolate coating, break the chocolate into squares and put into a glass bowl.
  • Place over a pan of barely simmering water.
  • You need to melt the chocolate very slowly, only stirring now and again or it will go hard. Be patient, it's worth it!
  • One melted spread over the cake.
  • Leave to cool. Store in an airtight container.

THE REALTOR'S EASY LEMON CURD (LEMON FILLING)



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This one is so delicious and easy, you'll never use store bought again. Use fresh squeezed lemon juice if you have it; if not, the stuff in the container will do just fine. I've adapted this from the original recipe that came from the 1950 Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book. It was the very first "big red cookbook" as they are known now. I use this to make my friend GailAnn's recipe #419104

Provided by Realtor by day

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a heavy bottom sauce pan. I shake the water and cornstarch together in a jar first and then add them to the pan to avoid lumps.
  • Bring to a rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Chill or cool before using.

LEMON TEA COOKIES WITH LEMON CURD FILLING



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Make and share this Lemon Tea Cookies With Lemon Curd Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PAUL P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h18m

Yield 36 cookies, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup lemon curd
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour until dough forms. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes for easier handling.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Press thumb into center of each ball to make indentation.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Fill cookies with lemon curd. Sprinkle powdered sugar over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 135.5, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4, Protein 1.9

SWISS ROLL WITH LEMON-CURD FILLING



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Make and share this Swiss Roll With Lemon-Curd Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle_My_Belle

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 17 inch roll, 34 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup self rising flour
2 tablespoons superfine sugar

Steps:

  • To make lemon curd:.
  • In 2 quart saucepan combine butter, sugar, lemon juice and egg yolks.
  • Cook over lowest heat possible, stirring constantly until mixture is thick enough to evenly coat the back of a spoon.
  • Do NOT let your mixture boil, the eggs will curdle.
  • Pour into small bowl and stir in lemon peel.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Swiss Roll:.
  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Coat bottom and sides of 11x17 in jelly roll pan with 1 tbsp of melted butter.
  • Line pan with wax paper, allow to extend over the sides.
  • Brush paper with remaining butter and sprinkle with 2 tbsp of all purpose flour, tipping to spread evenly.
  • Turn pan over and tap to remove extra flour.
  • With beater or wire whisk beat sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy.
  • A little at a time, sift self rising flour over eggs.
  • Fold gently together with rubber spatula, do NOT overmix.
  • Pour batter into lined pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake on middle rack for 10 minutes or until top is a light golden color and has began to lift from the sides of the pan.
  • Remove from oven and dust evenly with superfine sugar.
  • Turn it out on a sheet of wax paper and peel away paper.
  • Spread lemon curd mixture on top and gently, starting at edge, roll into a cylinder.
  • Cool.
  • To serve, cut into 1/2 inch slices.

SWISS ROLL WITH LEMON - CURD FILLING



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A recipe I found looking for Swiss recipes for that region in the ZWT. This is from alleasyrecipes.com from the Swiss food section. It calls for purchased or already made lemon curd.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 17 inch roll, 17 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup self-rising flour
lemon curd
2 tablespoons superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Using a pastry brush, coat the bottom and sides of an ll-by-17-inch jelly-roll pan with 1 tablespoon of softened butter. Line the pan with a 22-inch-long strip of wax paper, and let the paper extend over the ends of the pan.
  • Brush the remaining butter over the paper, and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over it, tipping the pan to spread the flour evenly. Invert the pan and rap it sharply to remove the excess.
  • With a whisk or a rotary or electric beater, beat the 6 tablespoons of sugar and the eggs together until the mixture is light and fluffy. A little at a time, sift the self-rising flour over the eggs, folding the mixture together gently but thoroughly with a rubber spatula. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the jelly-roll pan and, with a spatula, spread it out evenly. Bake in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until the top is a light golden color and the cake has begun to come away from the sides of the pan.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and dust it evenly with the superfine sugar. Then turn it out on a sheet of wax paper and gently peel off the paper.
  • Spread the top of the cake evenly with lemon curd and, starting at the long edge, roll it into a cylinder. Cool to room temperature. To serve, cut the cake into 1-inch slices and arrange the slices attractively on a plate.

GINGERBREAD MUFFINS WITH LEMON CURD FILLING



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Number Of Ingredients 19

DRY INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
WET INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
GOODIES
3/4 cup lemon curd

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. 3. Whisk the wet ingredients in a medium bowl or blend in a food processor. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until mixed. Do not overstir. 4. Spoon the batter into a greased or papered muffin tin. Fill each cup nearly to the top. 5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. 6. Cool the muffins at least 10 minutes before removing from the tin. When the muffins have cooled to room temperature, squeeze about a tablespoon of lemon curd into each, using a pastry tube.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemons provide the best flavor and aroma for lemon curd. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be slightly less intense.
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them: The zest of the lemon contains a lot of flavor, so it's important to zest your lemons before juicing them. You can use a microplane or a zester to remove the zest.
  • Use a double boiler or heatproof bowl: Lemon curd is cooked over a gentle heat to prevent it from curdling. A double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water is the best way to do this.
  • Stir constantly: Lemon curd needs to be stirred constantly while it is cooking to prevent it from curdling. Use a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula to stir the curd.
  • Don't overcook the lemon curd: Lemon curd should be cooked until it is thick and coats the back of a spoon. Overcooking the lemon curd will make it tough and grainy.
  • Strain the lemon curd: Once the lemon curd is cooked, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  • Chill the lemon curd before using: Lemon curd can be used immediately after it is made, but it will thicken up and have a better flavor if you chill it for a few hours before using.

Conclusion:

Lemon curd is a delicious and versatile filling that can be used in a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you want a tart and tangy lemon curd or a sweeter and creamier version, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give lemon curd a try!

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