Fruit curd

Fruit curd
Homemade lemon curd
TypeSpread
CourseDessert
Place of originEngland
Main ingredientsEgg yolks, sugar, fruit juice and zest
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Fruit curd is a dessert sauce, prepared similarly to custard but with fruit juice instead of milk or cream. It is usually, though not always, made with citrus fruit. Curds are often used as fillings and spreads in cakes, pastries, tarts, and other desserts.