Lemon curd is so easy to make. I remember the first time I made it and how amazed I was when this broken cool mixture turned into a smooth thick paste. Any citrus fruit can be used for a curd, I often make mine with a combination of lemon, lime and orange.

Citrus curds are very versatile and can be used in many different ways in the kitchen. It makes a great filling for cookies, muffins, French toast, doughnuts and tarts. Layering it into a trifle or parfait adds a bright and tangy presence to an often boring dish. I make a lemon-curd mousse by mixing lemon curd with Greek vanilla yogurt and folding in some whipped cream. I then layer it in a glass dish with fresh fruit (usually berries are included), cubed pound cake and homemade granola to make a stunning layered trifle.