Lemon curd pots

Lemon curd pots

Try using rhubarb instead of chocolate to top off these zesty lemon desserts

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Method

  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 2.0g, carbohydrate 56.0g, fat 21.0 g, saturated fat 10.0g, fibre 0.5g, sugar 39.2g, salt 0.14 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2006.

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  • 26 March 2008

    harvest commented on this recipe

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

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 20 August 2008

    JennyP rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 23 January 2009

    Girl Flower rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    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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  • 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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  • 02 February 2009

    Juicedrinker rated this recipe

    1 stars

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  • 12 February 2009

    Vicki rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 10 August 2009

    circleface rated this recipe

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  • 04 June 2010

    JOOLES commented on this recipe

    Well when i saw 'Lemon Curd Pots' and the picture i got a little excited. I have a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard just waiting to be used for something, it was only when i read the method of the recipe that i was very dissopopinted. Where is the imagination in this reipe, if you could call it that. Sorry bbcgood food but this has to be the first recipe ive seen on your site where i just dont feel it cuts the mustard.

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  • 04 June 2010

    JOOLES commented on this recipe

    Sorry for my spelling mistake!

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  • 17 June 2010

    MmeToussard rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    I don't think I would like it - Lemon Curd is great, but I like it with scones and butter and a nice hot cup of tea. The way it is, you could just open the jar and eat the lemon curd straight away out of it, without making a fuss ;-) But I thought about the combination of lemon curd and rhubarb. So I'll just try making a little rhubarb compote and serve it with lemon curd instead of the other way round.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

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
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Per serving

404 kcalories, protein 2.0g, carbohydrate 56.0g, fat 21.0 g, saturated fat 10.0g, fibre 0.5g, sugar 39.2g, salt 0.14 g

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