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So, lemon curd is not a fruit “cheese.” According to my 1920’s “Modern Housewifes Book”, curds are different from cheeses because they always contain egg and butter.

LEMON CURD
Ingredients:

1lb castor sugar
4 lemons
4oz fresh butter
5 eggs

1. Wash the lemons and grate the rind from them very thinly.
2. Beat the eggs.
3. Put the eggs, lemon rind and juice, melted butter and sugar into a large saucepan.
4. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture thickens, taking care that it does not boil and curdle.
5. When the mixture is thick, strain into small sterilised pots and cover immediately.