Lemon curd pots

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John Torode

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Recipe by John Torode

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1. Take four small freezer-proof pots or ramekins and divide the lemon curd between them. Top with the cream, grate some chocolate over and place the pots in the freezer until well chilled. Serve with biscuits of your choice on the side.

Per serving

404 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 56g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 0.5g, salt 0.14 g

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• harvest

  26 March 2008

  harvest commented on this recipe

  What a foul combination - I am not even tempted to try it!

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• ilovefood

  01 May 2008

  ilovefood commented on this recipe

  i hate chefs nowadays that use ready made products to create dishes like in this one which "still allow you to cook and stir stuff but the express way". i side jamie oliver, back to basics and real cooking instead of ready-made produce!

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• hughesy

  25 June 2008

  hughesy commented on this recipe

  What would John Torode say if one of his masterchef contestants presented this as a dessert!

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• karrie

  30 June 2008

  karrie commented on this recipe

  This is just like eating a jar of lemoncurd. There's lots of good lemon curd recipies out there I hope nobody else is tempted to waste their time and money on this one.

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• Viv1945

  03 July 2008

  Viv1945 commented on this recipe

  Sounds far too rich and heavy. Not even tempted to try it. Shame on you John. Instant Whip is nicer.

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• Deb e

  17 July 2008

  Deb e commented on this recipe

  This really can't be a serious suggestion from a chef??! For a start chocolate and lemon is a horrid combination. Nasty, heavy recipe; I'm definately not going to try it even though I love lemon curd

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• Kirstie

  09 August 2008

  Kirstie commented on this recipe

  Where is the cooking in this recipe?? I'm not trying this either!

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• JennyP

  20 August 2008

  JennyP rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I'm surprised its even been featured on this site, yes there are recipes which cut corners, but this is pathetic - scoop some lemon curd into a pot and cover with cream? It sounds like something my sister and I used to play when we were little - "lets pretend we're chefs"!!

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• JennyP

  22 August 2008

  JennyP commented on this recipe

  OOOPS! The shock and horror obviously affected me terribly - FIVE STARS! - it doesn't merit one.

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• Twinklestar

  26 August 2008

  Twinklestar commented on this recipe

  Why comment if you didn't try it? No it probably wouldn't be the best choice for someone one master chef, so if in the unlikely event you're on it, don't use it.. Otherwise it's good for what it is. A fast, smart looking desert. I would personally crush the biscuits with a little butter to make a cheesecake like base rather than serving the biscuits beside.

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• Girl Flower

  23 January 2009

  Girl Flower rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Awful.. no cooking or even making really involved. John Torode you should be ashamed of yourself! Its easy yes but doesnt even taste that nice! much better recipes out there!

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• Beccaa

  01 February 2009

  Beccaa commented on this recipe

  I admit it doesn't really involve much cooking - you put lemon curd and cream in a glass - but it looks smart and sophisticated!

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• Vicki

  12 February 2009

  Vicki rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I used my own lemon curd, which is a little runnier. yes, simple yes, delicious and so quick it's fun

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• elaine

  14 April 2009

  elaine commented on this recipe

  I love the comments about this thing (because you cannot call it a recipe)!

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• LMertens

  24 June 2009

  LMertens commented on this recipe

  It's amazing how many people comment and didn't try it. I myself am one of them. It's also amazing how many people went "where's the cooking in this?" How stupid do you have to be to want to 'cook' a desert? Seriously!

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Ingredients

• 300g jar lemon curd
• 100ml/3½ fl oz double cream
• 1 small block dark chocolate
• biscuits to serve, try shortbread or biscotti

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Serves 4

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Prep 5 mins

Ingredients

• 300g jar lemon curd
• 100ml/3½ fl oz double cream
• 1 small block dark chocolate
• biscuits to serve, try shortbread or biscotti

Per serving

404 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 56g, fat 21 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 0.5g, salt 0.14 g

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