I was chatting with a friend on the phone and we discussed re-discovering Lemon Curd this Lockdown. A nostalgic spread, its something we both enjoyed in the past. My Missus had never seen it on the Continent either but has loved it for years.
Its back on the menu at Moonbase!
Whilst chatting my friend observed that's its basically a custard. What, I said! A Custard? Yes, a citric custard. Its full of eggs was the reply. Outlandish I thought. I had to check. And lo and behold, the ingredients listed on the glass jar do say Eggs. Well I'll be a sleepy milkman!
It is indeed then a type of custard in the same way, say, a Quiche mix is or the classic Custard tart. I suppose the clue is in the name. Curd, short for curdle. As in curds and whey! Distinctly dairy. But are eggs dairy? Oh my god, I'm curdling my own brain over here.
Just when I thought it was safe to go back into the larder I've remembered something else. Something similar but ... different.
Lemon Cheese!
Is that the same as Lemon Curd? Is it a custard too? Or is it really a cheese?
I can't cope. I'm off to have a slice of toast ... with jam!
What do you think?
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