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Lemon curd on toast.

64 replies

TheRookie · 02/11/2022 08:53

I have bought lemon curd to have on toast but I am severely underwhelmed... I used to eat this when I was a child but it's no where near as good. What have I done wrong?

How do you want your curd in toast??

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AnneLovesGilbert · 02/11/2022 08:53

Is it Tiptree? That’s the only one I’d buy otherwise I make it.

greenhousegal · 02/11/2022 08:54

M+S Sicilian lemon curd my dear (maybe that's what you have!) is the best.

I top it with seedless raspberry jam and YUM.

Violettaa · 02/11/2022 08:55

Nice stuff with salty butter is amazing.

Mrsjayy · 02/11/2022 08:57

My Gran used to get the Robertsons I'm not sure they make it anymore I bought another brand a while back and I was meh about it not sure what's changed.

TheRookie · 02/11/2022 08:58

Think that's the problem, it's just ASDA 😤

Also butter then curd??

I've made so many mistakes

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GetOffTheRoof · 02/11/2022 08:59

If it's the cheap super sweet stuff, add some lemon juice to it and make it more tart.

I add a dollop on top of plain porridge. Mmmmmm.

Notjusta · 02/11/2022 09:01

I now really want this! Yum. Lemon curd was a staple growing up - not sure why I don't buy it now! Following for tips and recommendations.

Raddix · 02/11/2022 09:01

The cheap stuff is basically just sugar paste and virtually no lemon. With curd you need to buy an expensive one or make it.

rosesandferns · 02/11/2022 09:01

It needs to be a really lemony one, not just vaguely lemon flavoured sugar. Lemon curd tart from a French patisserie is the best thing ever.

thisplaceisweird · 02/11/2022 09:02

Butter is essential

Raddix · 02/11/2022 09:02

www.brackenhillfinefoods.co.uk/product-category/fruit-curds/

I can recommend these, they are amazing.

whoruntheworldgirls · 02/11/2022 09:04

Oooo never tried it with butter, best go buy some now :-D

ShaunaTheSheep · 02/11/2022 09:09

Homemade is best and very easy

www.deliaonline.com/recipes/main-ingredient/lemons-limes-and-oranges/lemon-curd?amp

Mrsjayy · 02/11/2022 09:11

I think I was lacking butter I just spread it on toast !

CherryLongIsland · 02/11/2022 09:15

Ooh my Dad used to make us cheesecake toast with either lemon curd or cherry jam and Dairylea. Sounds tank but was delicious!

Molecule · 02/11/2022 09:24

I’m afraid I’m going to say nothing is as yummy as homemade and is pretty quick in a microwave. Here’s my recipe; it will make 2 jars of utter heaven and keeps in the fridge for a couple of weeks:

225g castor sugar, finely grated rind and juice of 3 lemons, 100g of butter, 3 whole eggs or 4 yolks (I find the latter a bit too rich and the whites thicken it quicker)

Sieve the eggs (I put a sieve over a jug/bowl and give the eggs a quick whisk) leave to drain through whilst you prepare everything else.

Put the butter, sugar, zest and juice in a microwaveable bowl and microwave til the butter is melted and the sugar dissolved. Keep stirring every 30 seconds or so.

Once done add the sieved eggs, whisking as you do, then back into the microwave for 30 second bursts, whisking between each one until it’s the consistency of pouring custard. Put into jars, allow to cool, then into the fridge. It will thicken up as it cools.

If you want it more lemony, mash the zest and sugar together to release the oils from the zest before adding the juice and butter.

It sounds a faff, but really isn’t, and takes perhaps 15 minutes start to finish. Stirred into Greek yoghurt is nearly as good as on toast (no butter needed).

RedRobyn2021 · 02/11/2022 09:24

This was my favourite as a child. You probably need to buy a better brand.

Chefwithnolife · 02/11/2022 09:27

I make my own, that way I can get the tartness just how I like it.

Although, iv gone off jam or curd on toast.

If your looking for a game changer, lemon curd with clotted cream on a scone.

newnamethanks · 02/11/2022 09:28

Buy a decent brand, not a cheap one, and put a spoonful on some Greek yoghurt. Bliss. Although, now I think of it I bought a Bonne Maman one a few months ago and disliked it. Found it greasy. Currently on Waitrose own brand. Delicious. They also make a passion fruit curd which is pretty good.

BobbyBobbyBobby · 02/11/2022 09:32

I’d you don’t want to make it then this is lovely -

www.highgrovegardens.com/products/highgrove-organic-lemon-curd

newnamethanks · 02/11/2022 09:34

@Raddix ohhhh you have made my Christmas 😀thanks for the above recommendation.

SalviaOfficinalis · 02/11/2022 09:35

Definitely butter first!

maddiemookins16mum · 02/11/2022 10:07

Butter then the best you can afford (the rule
same applies to lime marmalade)

Cigarettesaftersex1 · 02/11/2022 10:20

Tesco Finest lemon curd is really nice, very lemony and just the right amount of tartness

Cigarettesaftersex1 · 02/11/2022 10:20

Or if you're anywhere near Tatton Park, the stuff they sell in their shop is immense

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