lemon curd

noun

: a custard made with lemon juice, butter, sugar, and eggs and used as a spread or filling

Examples of lemon curd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Keep a jar of lemon curd in the fridge for biscuits, oatmeal, ice cream, cheesecakes, and more. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024 Layers: Spread blueberry jam or lemon curd over the cake layers before topping with frosting for a fruity addition. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lemon curd 

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Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lemon curd was in 1895

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“Lemon curd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20curd. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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