The illusive lemon curd – completed!

Here are the rest of the photos :

If you look at the curd you can see the

white flecks – the cords from the egg

The sieved remains – you don't want the

white bits!

The finished curd – two jars of yum

You've got a fridge life of two months for the curd – in your dreams! The list of uses is endless – the perfect addition to your fridge “store cupboard” especially for the summer. Place a couple of spoonfuls in a meringue nest, add some fresh strawberries or raspberries and a scoop of ice cream on the side. If you're a baker, particularly of cakes use the curd as a filling for a Victoria Sandwich instead of jam. Dip meringue kisses in chocolate – always handy for your pantry store cupboard. Pipe the curd between two kisses – double yum. Fold 250g of the curd gently through a batch of vanilla ice cream giving a ripple effect – triple yum!

When my Grandson Tom was small and came to stay I gave him toast with lemon curd and he's never forgotten it – it's the simple things in life that matter!

P.s. If you'd like the vanilla ice cream recipe, have a look at Sunday 15 January 2017 – On location in South Carolina – Dessert – a light bulb moment.