You are in the right place to find the best uses for lemon curd! Here is a list of lemon curd recipes that will satisfy your craving for all things lemon. Find recipes for lemon cheesecake, lemon tarts, lemon cupcakes, lemon meringues, lemon breads, lemon cakes, and lemon pies just to name a few!
Uses for Lemon Curd
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Lemon Frozen Yogurt
Making frozen yogurt doesn't get any easier than this two ingredient recipe with lemon curd and yogurt.
Easy Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Lemon Curd Cheesecake is a delicious, creamy cheesecake made with a crunchy graham cracker crust filled with a luscious cheesecake batter and finish this beautiful cheesecake with a layer of lemon curd, fresh whipped cream, and grated lemon zest.
Easy Microwave Lemon Mug Cake with Lemon Glaze
Just whip up this sweet & slightly tart lemon mug cake. The recipe takes only 4 minutes start to finish & voila – instant dessert!
Mixed Berry Lemon Custard Tart
This mixed berry and lemon custard tart is spring and summer on a plate. Classic, buttery tart dough is flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves, baked until crisp, brushed with jam, then filled with lemon curd, fresh strawberries, and both blackberry and raspberry pastry cream.
Lemon Curd Pound Cake
Try this easy pound cake recipe with a dose of lemon flavor!
Lemon Layer Cake with Blackberry Buttercream
Layer after layer of buttery yellow cake doused in Limoncello are stacked tall, separated with lemon curd, and iced with Blackberry Italian Meringue Buttercream.
Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Curd
These creamy Ricotta Pancakes are a cross between a fluffy traditional pancake and a delicate crepe. Drizzled with wonderful lemon curd, they are out of this world delicious!
Lemon Meringue Cake
A three-layer sponge cake filled with lemon curd and frosted with a billowy Italian Meringue.
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Lemon Curd
Lemon poppy seed quick bread gets a boost a lemon from lemon curd, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Lemon Raspberry Parfait
This Lemon Raspberry Parfait is a tangy, mousse-like lemony custard that is layered with a sweetened raspberry sauce. The refreshing flavors give a double-dose of goodness!
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
Quick and easy, this no bake lemon cheesecake is perfect for a make ahead dessert!
Lemon Curd Mascarpone and Earl Grey Amaretto Tiramisu Trifle
This lemon trifle is an easy make ahead dessert-- no fuss and so easy!
Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust {GF}
A creamy lemon filling tops a gluten free gingersnap crust on these lovely mini cheesecakes.
Lemon Cupcakes
Lemon Cupcakes filled with lemon curd and topped with lemon buttercream frosting. These Lemon filled cupcakes remind me of lemon drop candies, so sweet and tangy!
Keto Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Can you imagine a Keto Lemon Curd Cheesecake that is zesty, creamy, and so good that no one will believe that’s it’s sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly? Well, that’s what this lemon curd cheesecake delivers.
Dairy Free and Vegan Lemon Cake!
This beautiful dairy free / vegan lemon cake is light, moist and CRAZY delicious! You’d never know it was free from anything!
Luscious Lemon Mousse Cake
Luscious lemon mousse cake might be the perfect layer cake. Lemon cake with Limoncello syrup, zesty lemon curd and creamy lemon mousse. (Limoncello liquor is optional.)
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd
This super creamy no bake lemon cheesecake has the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Lemon Meringue Tart
Make this gorgeous lemon meringue tart with a pie crust base, lemon filling, and stunning meringue topping!
Gluten-Free Lemon Curd Tart
This beautiful lemon tart is gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free!
Lemon Curd Shortbread Cookies!
Lemon Curd Shortbread! The only thing better than a perfectly buttery shortbread cookie is a wedge of shortbread filled with luscious lemon curd.
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free
A fun twist on a lemon meringue pie, with a light and fluffy meringue that tops cupcakes filled with homemade lemon curd!
Simple meringue wreath with lemon curd and edible flowers
Beautiful meringue wreath with nests full of tangy lemon curd, topped with whipped cream, fruit and the most gorgeous seasonal edible flowers.
How To Make Delicious British Lemon Tarts In The Airfryer
Have you tried using the air fryer for desserts? Make these air fryer lemon tarts with ease!
Coconut Meringue Cake with Lemon Curd Filling
The cake is actually pretty easy to make, and comes together in a snap. All that luscious lemon curd dripping out from inside the soft coconut meringues.
Instant Pot No Knead Lemon Cheesecake Rolls
Delicious lemon cheesecake rolls are a perfect Sunday brunch treat.
Easy Lemon Chicken Breast Recipe
Lemon curd isn't just for dessert. If you are looking for a great lemon chicken recipe, you have found it! There is a “secret ingredient” in this delicious family-favorite, Easy Lemon Chicken Breast Recipe and it not only saves time, but it gives this quick entree a luscious lemony flavor!
Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Curd Filling
Lemon curd weaves through this lemon bundt cake with a lemon glaze.
Grandma’s Lemon Custard Pie with Lemon Curd Topping
Grandma’s Lemon Custard Pie with Lemon Curd Topping is a creamy lightly lemon custard pie with a nice tart lemon curd topping.
Lemon Curd Mousse Pie
An easy lemon curd mousse pie made with a cinnamon-spiced graham cracker crust, a cloudy airy lemon curd mousse and more homemade lemon curd on top!
Lemon Souffle with Raspberry Sauce
Light and fluffy with the perfect hint of fresh lemon flavor, this Lemon Souffle is quick to make and perfect served with the most amazing fresh made raspberry sauce!
Triple Lemon Buttercream Cake
A decadent triple layer cake made with lemon curd, honey mascarpone and heavenly buttercream frosting!
Lemon-Raspberry Madeleines
This recipe uses a full-sized madeleine pan, fills it with an airy lemon-flavoured madeleine batter, sticks a fresh raspberry in the middle, and then pumps that raspberry full of delicious lemon curd.
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Use lemon curd as the filling in these thumbprint cookies!
Drizzled Lemon Curd Cupcakes
If having a lemon drizzle on top isn't enough, these cupcakes have a lemon curd filling too! You'll love these Drizzled Lemon Curd Cupcakes!
No Bake Dessert in a Jar {for Two}
This no bake dessert in a jar for two is easy to whip up and just perfect for Valentine's day or whenever you're craving something a little sweet
No-Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie with Gingersnap Crust
Sweet whipped cream mixed with tangy lemon curd in a homemade buttery gingersnap crust, this No-Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie is ultra easy to make!
Easy Lemon Curd Dip Recipe
You'll love this simple three ingredient lemon curd dip!
Easy Lemon Curd Muffins
These delicious Easy Lemon Curd Muffins are made with a dollop of lemon curd that sinks to the middle during baking leaving a delicious sticky puddle on top.
Lemon Curd Coconut Macaroons
Soft and chewy, filled with sweetened coconut and topped with an easy homemade lemon curd. A delicious spring or summer treat!
Baked Blueberry Cheesecake with Lemon Curd
An amazing baked cheesecake with blueberries and lemon curd!
Lemon Curd Galaktoboureko
A lemony twist on the classic Greek dessert made with phyllo, Galaktoboureko.
Lemon Curd Filled Won Ton Cups
These tasty dessert bites, featuring filled lemon curd won ton cups, garnished with whipped cream, mint and a raspberry, will be a big hit!
Lemon Curd Loaf Cake
Lemon loaf cake recipe is perfect with a cup of tea!
Strawberry Shortcake & Lemon Curd Parfaits
An easy recipe for individual strawberry shortcake parfaits (also known as trifles) layered with bright lemon curd, macerated strawberries, buttery scone, and pillowy whipped cream.
You can make fruit curds with so many types of fruits. Let these lemon curd recipes inspire you!
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I hope you’ve found the perfect recipe for your special occasion in this list of easy lemon curd recipes! If you use lemon curd in baking, please leave a comment below and tell me your favorite recipe!
Holly Baker started the food blog, A Baker’s House, in 2011. She is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer for the site. Holly loves to bake and shares recipes for gluten free food, canning recipes, as well as traditional desserts too. Her recipes and food photography have been highlighted by BuzzFeed, Reader’s Digest, and She Knows.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thursday 30th of January 2020
Such a delicious round up! I absolutely LOVE lemon curd! Thanks so much for including my no bake dessert in a jar - much appreciated, Holly :) !!