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15 Incredible Recipes Using Lemon Curd That You Need In Your Life

Published: Aug 11, 2017 · Modified: Feb 1, 2021 by Myra · This post may contain affiliate links

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The most delicious ways to use lemon curd, from some of the Internet’s best food and recipe bloggers. 

Whether you’re looking for dessert, breakfast or just for a treat, these recipes should come with a warning: prepare yourself for some serious lemon cravings.

Compliation photo of five recipes using lemon curd

If you haven’t discovered lemon curd yet, give it a try.  You’ll thank me later.  It’s luscious, fresh and creamy – the ultimate lemony treat. 

And when you’ve eaten enough out of the jar with a spoon, try these beautiful recipes using lemon curd, for a fresh spin on your new favorite ingredient.

You can make our Easy Lemon Curd – With Whole Eggs in about 20 minutes, using pantry staples and a few lemons. 

Why not give it a try? 🙂

Strawberry and Lemon Curd Parfaits in Glass Parfait Glasses.

I can’t imagine a more quintessential summer dessert than these Strawberry Shortcake & Lemon Curd Parfaits from The Rising Spoon (with options to make them gluten-free and dairy-free).  I can’t wait to try them!

Round Cookies Topped with Lemon Curd.

These Lemon-Lime Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies from Saving Room For Dessert are so incredibly beautiful!  I think the lemon and lime would be such a refreshing combination with the richness of shortbread!

Lemon Cream Tarts topped with blackberries and blueberries.

Fellow Canadian blogger Girl Heart Food brings us these gorgeous Lemon Cream Tarts With Berries.  They look both refreshing and decadent.  I’m such a big fan of lemon curd with summer berries!

Lemon Curd Ice Cream topped with rainbow sprinkles.

This No-Churn Creamy Lemon Curd Ice Cream from Fearless Dining sounds like the ultimate summer treat for the whole family.  You don’t need an ice cream maker to make it and it’s gluten-free!

Cupcake topped with Lemon and Raspberry Frosting.

Wow.  That’s the first thing I thought when I saw these Raspberry Lemon Cupcakes from Giraffes Can Bake.  They’re stunning!  And from the sound of the recipe, they’re not only beautiful, they’re delicious!

Strawberry Dipped into Lemon Curd Dip.

I’m so excited to try this Easy Lemon Curd Dip from Happy Foods Tube.  It’s super easy to make and the perfect treat to bring to a party or enjoy at home.

Mini Lemon Meringue Pies on White Plate.

Friends, I’m such a sucker for pie, and these tiny beauties from Pinch Me, I’m Eating make it even more irresistible!  I’ll be making these Mini Lemon Meringue Pies soon.

Crepe topped with Blueberries in Pink and White Plate.

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love crepes.  Yummy Mummy Kitchen brings together lightens up lemon curd and pairs these crepes with a lovely blueberry sauce for these Easy Lemon Crepes With Blueberry Sauce.  Such a beautiful breakfast treat!

Cupcake topped with Lemon and Coconut Frosting.

I’ll be making these Gluten Free Lemon Curd Filled Coconut Cupcakes from Fearless Dining for my lovely sister.  She loves coconut cream and lemon so I think they’ll be a hit!

Lemon Meringue Tart on Marble Background.

My Kitchen Love’s Lazy Girl’s Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart is almost too pretty to eat… but not quite!  I love how easy it would be to whip this up!

Lemon Curd and Raspberry Tea Biscuits on White and Pink Plate.

I definitely have a thing for teeny tiny bite sized sweets.  Baker Bettie’s Lemon Curd and Raspberry Tea Biscuits look so yummy and would be such a lovely addition to a baby shower or picnic.

Cheesecake Topped with Lemon Curd on Glass Plate.

The Pudge Factor’s (Almost) No-Bake Lemon Curd Icebox Cheesecake looks like pure, summery perfection.  What a lovely, light dessert to finish dinner on a warm summer’s night.

Lemon Tart topped with Fresh Fruit on White Plate.

Would you judge me if I just wanted to eat these Fresh Fruit Tarts for breakfast with a big cup of black coffee?  Saving Room For Dessert hit the nail on the head with these beauties.

Layered Lemon Cake on White Plate.

What a gorgeous classic lemon cake from The Unlikely Baker!  Their Lemon Curd Layer Cake With Lemon Buttercream is a lemon-lover’s dream.

Granola and Fruit Tart topped with Fresh Fruit.

What a showstopper!  This Breakfast Lemon Fruit and Granola Tart from Yummy Mummy Kitchen is not only gorgeous – it makes a healthy and filling breakfast too!  With gluten-free and vegan options.

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Wow guys!  I’m so inspired by all of these gorgeous lemon curd treats!  I can’t wait to give them all a try!  

If you need me, I’ll be over in my kitchen, working on all these masterpieces.

Whether you make any of these beautiful recipes or not, I hope you see that there are lots of amazing ways to use lemon curd!

Now, I’m off to make a double batch of our Easy Lemon Curd – With Whole Eggs!

What’s your favourite way to use lemon curd?  Let me know in the comments below! 🙂

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  1. Samantha | My Kitchen Love says

    August 21, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    I could eat lemon curd everyday. And now I have just the recipes to do so! Thanks for including my Meyer Lemon Curd Tart!

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    • Myra says

      August 21, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      I agree – it’s just the most delicious thing ever! 🙂 Happy to include your tart! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    August 21, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Thank you so much for including my recipe!! I absolutely LOVE lemon and could pretty much eat lemon curd straight up with a spoon 🙂 Everything looks so good! Sharing! Have an awesome week!

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    • Myra says

      August 21, 2017 at 9:36 pm

      I loved the look of those beautiful little tarts Dawn! I actually do eat it with a spoon 🙂 Hope you have a great week too!

      Reply
  3. Sandi says

    August 21, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    These all look so good. Love those flower cookies. Thank you for sharing my ice cream and cupcakes recipes, I am sharing all around :-).

    Reply
    • Myra says

      August 21, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks so much for letting me include your recipes Sandi! I’m happy to have gluten free options for my readers, but I think your recipes would be amazing whether someone was eating gluten free or not! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Julia @ Happy Foods Tube says

    August 21, 2017 at 8:13 am

    What a great round up! I love lemon curd so thanks for the inspiration and thanks for including my recipe!

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    • Myra says

      August 21, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks Julia, for letting me include it! I had so much fun working on this and I’m so inspired now to make a ton of lemon curd treats 🙂

      Reply
  5. Chula King says

    August 19, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    Thank you for using my (Almost) No-Bake Lemon Curd Icebox Cheesecake!

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