Mrs Frugal Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 2 lemons and 2 limes would be fine but experiment and see which flavours you like best . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 OMG that is soooooooooooo yummy I've just made my first ever batch Now how soon can I eat i Off to make chocolate swirl meringues with the left over egg whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 2 lemons and 2 limes would be fine but experiment and see which flavours you like best . Thank you Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Well, I had bought lemons ready to have a go at lemon curd today. Just realised I do not have any jars Empty jars were recycled on thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Off to make chocolate swirl meringues with the left over egg whites Glad you like it. It's absolutely divine on vanilla ice cream or sandwiched in a swiss roll . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Just echoing Pam's response above - That is absolutely heavenly! :drool: :drool: Can't wait to try it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Well, I had bought lemons ready to have a go at lemon curd today. Just realised I do not have any jars Empty jars were recycled on thursday It doesn't last long Ali - you could put it into small glass bowls and keep it in the fridge? I only put three quartes of mine into sterilised jars - the other quarter is in a dish waiting to go into the Lemon Meringue Roulade tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I made this lemon curd at the weekend - absolutely lovely. Will definitely be making it again. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I've just used a jar that I made last weekend as the filling for a victoria sponge for tomorrow's course - yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Quick pudding idea: Lemon curd + equal quantity of whipping/double cream - whip up cream first then fold in the lemon curd. You can then use this quick lemon mousse in various ways. I've done it just with a digestive biccy base, with a sprinkling of biscuits on top. The other week I had guests and I layered this mixture with soft shortbread biscuits and strawberries/raspberries - very yummy. The basic mix is a great last minute pud, and so healthy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 That sounds yummy! I made pancakes this morning and then realised I didn't have the lemon I thought I did....I used lemon curd instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Quick pudding idea: Lemon curd + equal quantity of whipping/double cream - whip up cream first then fold in the lemon curd. You can then use this quick lemon mousse in various ways. I've done it just with a digestive biccy base, with a sprinkling of biscuits on top. The other week I had guests and I layered this mixture with soft shortbread biscuits and strawberries/raspberries - very yummy. The basic mix is a great last minute pud, and so healthy.... Try it with half mascarpone cheese and half cream - to die for as a type of mousse when run out of ideas. Very fattening though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 6, 2008 Author Share Posted April 6, 2008 Oh wow! Love the recipe ideas and I'm so often stuck for pud ideas. Thanks ladies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I just made the lemon curd at the start of this topic from Kate's recipe (from Nigella originally!) - I made half quantities as there is just me here - it is absolutely divine.....this should be called lemon velvet curd or something as the texture is so lovely. The colour is so beautiful and like no lemon curd I've ever bought, thanks to my lovely girls!! I love this forum, as you get so many great ideas from it (and also lots of ways to spend money ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I really want to make this and don't have jars. I asked on Freecycle but only got offered jars a 50 minute drive away so I think I'll order some from Lakeland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEB Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I made lemon curd today for the first time It was so amazingly yummy! Also made the lemon meringue roulade for dessert tonight, yum, yum, yum! Thanks for the info, my boyfriend now thinks I'm a fabulous domestic goddess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I really want to make this and don't have jars. I asked on Freecycle but only got offered jars a 50 minute drive away so I think I'll order some from Lakeland Shirl - it only makes 2 jars and doesn't really have a long shelf life, you could just put it in small bowls or basins and keep it in the fridge? It doesn't last long once you've made it..... it's too yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 but then I'd feel as if In had to eat it and I really don't need extra temptation as I'm trying to lose weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Give some to someone you can trust to give the bowl back! Make a cake and use it as filling........... and then give some cake away! Freeze it in plastic bags - keep it until you have some jars - and then tell us how it freezes? (sorry ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Quick pudding idea: Lemon curd + equal quantity of whipping/double cream - whip up cream first then fold in the lemon curd. You can then use this quick lemon mousse in various ways. I've done it just with a digestive biccy base, with a sprinkling of biscuits on top. I made this in individual glasses for pudding this evening and it is DELISH!! Thanks Diane . I shall be making it again........and again.......and again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbfhpunk Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hi, can someone let me know how long this lasts - as in shelf life rather than before it's all scoffed!! Thanks Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hi, can someone let me know how long this lasts - as in shelf life rather than before it's all scoffed!! Thanks Helen It needs to be kept in the fridge, can't say how long it lasts as it always gets scoffed before it goes off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I've managed to keep unopened jars for 2-3 months in the fridge but it goes off quickly once the jar has been opened so I always use the smaller 1/2lb jars to store it in and put the lids on immediately after the hot curd has been poured in to prevent condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I only have some salted butter - do you think it will be ok? I suppose I could leave it until tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I only have some salted butter - do you think it will be ok?I suppose I could leave it until tomorrow I always use salted butter - it's all I ever have in and it tastes delicious! As for how long it lasts, I reckon 2-3 weeks in teh fridge once opened. Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
