How long does lemon curd last in the fridge?

According to the National Center for Home Food Preservation, lemon curd will keep in an air tight container in your fridge for up to four weeks. The best way to keep it longer than that is to transfer the curd to freezer containers (leaving about 1/2-inch of room on the top), then freeze it.

What happens if lemon curd is too runny?

If this happens, the easiest way to thin it is to whisk in a little extra lemon juice (about ½ a teaspoon at a time as you don’t want to add too much) until it is your desired consistency. There’s no need to heat it, just whisking the juice into room temperature curd should do the trick.

Why did my lemon tart curdle?

FAQ: why did my lemon tart crack? The most common reason why your tart cracked is because the oven was too hot (350ºF is as hot as your oven should be) or the tart was baked too long and overbaked. It’s best to pull your lemon tart from the oven when its center is still slightly jiggly when the pan is gently shaken.

Why did my lemon curd turn green?

If you use an unlined copper pan or an aluminum pan then the acid from the lemons will react to the copper or aluminum in your pan and could turn your lemon curd green or give it a metal taste. This is an easy fix.

How long will lemon curd last in the fridge?

How do you make lemon curd firmer?

As with the main recipe, make sure you whisk it as it heats to ensure it doesn’t go lumpy. Another way to thicken lemon curd is to heat it slightly and then whisk in more butter. The addition of extra butter will help the lemon curd to firm up as it cools.

How do you know when lemon curd is done?

on an instant-reading thermometer. The whole process could take 10 minutes. As you cook the curd, whisking constantly, you’ll see that first the curd is light and foamy, then the bubbles get larger, and finally, as the curd starts to thicken, the whisk leaves tracks. The curd is close to done.

Do lemon curd tarts need to be refrigerated?

Chill the lemon curd tart for several hours before serving or the filling will be too runny. After enough chilling time, the lemon curd will firm up, making it easier to cut through the pie. You can make this tart a day ahead of time. It keeps well in the fridge, covered tightly.

How do you know when a tart is done?

Bake it at a low temperature, checking and rotating it halfway through cooking to ensure it cooks evenly, until it’s set but still has a bit of a wobble in the centre. The best way to check this is to nudge the pan gently.