8/15/2023 0 Comments Lemon curd tart ina garten![]() ![]() Just grab your trusty fine mesh strainer and pour your hot curd through. You could always blitz everything in a high-powered blender (not your standard blender) for a “no strain” version, but that’s silly. I always strain my curd to get a smoother texture. Looking for a lime curd recipe instead? Click here. ![]() Meyer lemons provide a more mellow flavor because they are more mellow lemons. You can use standard lemons or Meyer lemons, the measurements are identical. And now for a few practical tips about this lemon curd recipe… So thank you for the kitchen confidence, Ina. Some days I still feel that way when I make a batch of lemon curd. The point is, I felt like a total kitchen goddess! I made lemon curd! For less than what I’d spend on a not-quite-to-my-liking jar of lemon curd, I could make a creamy, easy, crazy lemony curd BY MYSELF. Since I was still using the occasional box mix at the time, it was probably to serve with something like pancakes for brunch. I don’t remember if I first made her recipe for a cake. Before I was brave enough in the kitchen to make things like homemade caramel sauce, I had to get confident with lemon curd. It was one of my first non-cake/cupcake/cookie/brownie forays into sweets. Why am I fan-girling over Ina Garten in a post about homemade lemon curd? This lemon curd recipe is Ina’s, with one minor modification. A 24-year-old Godmother took notes, darlings. And I learned about where to be discerning about quality in my food purchases. Watching her provided confidence to experiment with the recipes – making many lighter – and learn about balancing flavors and textures. I’d always wanted to become a better cook and a baker, and watching Ina played a big role.įor the first time, making things from scratch felt accessible with a little planning. For a girl who comes from a “why cook when takeout is an option” family, this was big! The Godfather and I couldn’t afford takeout at the time. While an East Hampton life was nothing like my life at the time, she made cooking feel accessible. Work was relegated to commercial breaks only when Ina came on. This was back when Food Network had more cooking shows than contests. Back in the days of my dance studio (another lifetime ago), I would do my admin work at home, with Food Network playing. I’d like to thank Ina Garten for being amazing. Homemade lemon curd is worth 15 minutes! With a brighter lemon flavor than the store bought kind, this lemon curd recipe is easy, freezes well, and most importantly – tastes fabulous. ![]()
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