Lemon Curd Trifle with Fresh Berries

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Turned out great! Despite the various reviews complaining about the lemon curd not setting, I decided to chance it. I liked these proportions better than Ina Garten's easy lemon curd recipe. First let me say that I hate recipes where the proportions are important (like this one that say "juice of 4 lemons." that can vary from a half cup (bottled lemon juice formula of 2 Tlb of juice per lemon to a cup, what I got when I squeezed my meyer lemons fresh from my home lemon tree. So, I compromised at 3/4 cup lemon juice and it worked. 2nd point- recipe says cook and whisk 10 minutes, I used heavy all clad pots and my eggs were cold so I ended up cooking and whisking for 15 minutes, then the "back of spoon test" said it was done. Finally I had very cold butter cut into more than 60 small pieces and I only added 1 or 2 at a time, whisking each until incorporated before adding next. These are, I believe, secrets to success.

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Delicious!!! loved the combo of the lemon curd and fruit. i used Ina's lemon curd recipe because Tyler's seemed a little more complicated but i did comine the curd and fresh whipped cream like Tyler said to do. It was a hit at easter brunch!

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Lemon curd was impossible to thicken. I finally gave up, not sure if it will look any better in the morning, but I may have to ditch it all.

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To the person struggling with making the lemon curd--frankly, use Ina Garten's lemon curd recipe instead of the one above. It is absolutely delicious and fool proof.

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I buy Lemon Curd at the grocery store to save time. This recipe is so fresh and light. A family favorite.

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Seems like no one has a problem with making the custard? I've made this trifle three times already and the custard has never been successful! There was once I made the custard three times!!! I love this recipe but the most disappointing part is making the custard! I follow the recipe to a tee for the custard but it never works. I thought it might be too much juice so I only used juice of 2 lemons today. But still doesn't come out right. The volume does double when I'm whisking it but after refrigeration, only the top comes out fluffy and semi-thick; never custard-like. While the bottom is liquidy. I do whisk in butter too just as the recipe calls. So I just dont know what I am doing wrong. Any suggestions or tips? After making fresh whipped cream, I add mascarpone to the mixture.

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I just made the lemon curd to use in a different recipe and it is really yummy. A caveat: unless you have buff arms, use a hand mixer instead of the whisk. It took a full 10 min. with the mixer on low to get the curd thick.

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Fabulous!!! We have made this several times and everyone raves about it.

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This was fabulous and beautiful! Added one extra lemon and whipped up heavy cream with one tsp vanilla and a little sugar. Friends loved it and everyone wanted the recipe. Easy to make. I suggest making the curd one day ahead so it is nicely chilled. Used store bought pound cake and brushed both sides with the limoncello - yum. Thanks Tyler!

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I made this for dessert after my son's Confirmation luncheon. Beautiful and delicious. I made the lemon curd (about 20 minutes, whipped cream, and limoncello from scratch (Giada's recipe. The sheer delight on my guests' faces said it all. Thanks Tyler.