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
Although many Linzer cookies swap out the jam for other tasty fillings like lemon curd or caramel.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Nodding to Texans’ love of pecan pie, Bindra turns it into a cookie bar, topping it with a cylindrical, not-too-sweet version of gulab jamun and a squiggle of lemon curd that looks like mustard.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 21 Jan. 2026
Delectable notes of lemon curd on the nose, citrus blossom, and stony minerality, with peach tart and a drizzle of honey, and a lovely balance of medium body, lots of juicy fruit and crisp acidity.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Far Niente 2023 Chardonnay has enticing aromas of cantaloupe melon, white peach, and citrus blossoms that transfer seamlessly to the palate with the addition of verbena, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lemon curd
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Nodding to Texans’ love of pecan pie, Bindra turns it into a cookie bar, topping it with a cylindrical, not-too-sweet version of gulab jamun and a squiggle of lemon curd that looks like mustard.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 21 Jan. 2026
Delectable notes of lemon curd on the nose, citrus blossom, and stony minerality, with peach tart and a drizzle of honey, and a lovely balance of medium body, lots of juicy fruit and crisp acidity.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Far Niente 2023 Chardonnay has enticing aromas of cantaloupe melon, white peach, and citrus blossoms that transfer seamlessly to the palate with the addition of verbena, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lemon curd
Cite this Entry
“Lemon curd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20curd. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
