Does anyone have an easy Peary recipe for a sweet cream/filling please?

bubblegirlblack - 2017-09-09 20:28:00

The easiest I know is to fold lemon curd (I use homemade) through whipped cream, or beat into cream cheese.

kaddiew - 2017-09-09 20:51:00

That sounds yummy. Do u have an easy lemon curd recipe Maddie will please?

bubblegirlblack - 2017-09-09 21:25:00

What are you filling? There are several different pastry creams, each of which has a slightly different flavour and texture from the others and a different purpose. Some are used as is, some are mixed with whipped cream or meringue to lighten them, and some support fruit additions.

punkinthefirst - 2017-09-09 21:27:00

I love the lemon curd mixed into cream filling. Be very heavy handed with the lemon curd so you get a really lemony flavour. If you do not want to make your own then use Barkers Lemon Curd. It really is fantastic.

lynja - 2017-09-10 07:24:00

I am filling premade sweet pastry cases.
Thanks lynja I will look out for that lemon curd in the supermarket. Should really make my own ...

bubblegirlblack - 2017-09-10 10:44:00

bubblegirlblack wrote:

That sounds yummy. Do u have an easy lemon curd recipe Maddie will please?

Microwave lemon curd (small amount)

2 eggs + 1 yolk, juice and zest of a lemon (I always add more), half cup sugar. Whisk together, microwave on High in 30 second bursts for 2-3 mins, whisking in between, until thickens. Store in fridge for a couple of weeks, or freeze and scoop straight from freezer.

And as linja said, be heavy handed with the lemon curd when combining with cream etc.

Edited by kaddiew at 11:03 am, Sun 10 Sep

kaddiew - 2017-09-10 10:59:00

Neenish tarts are tasty.

dbab - 2017-09-10 13:41:00

Kaddiew that's my kind of recipe - thank you!

Edited by bubblegirlblack at 1:54 pm, Sun 10 Sep

bubblegirlblack - 2017-09-10 13:54:00

bubblegirlblack wrote:

Kaddiew-
that's my kind of recipe - thank you!

OOPS sorry make that the juice & zest of 2 lemons, not one! I always add far more anyway, so you could do it to taste. ; )

kaddiew - 2017-09-10 14:39:00

bubblegirlblack wrote:

Kaddiew-
that's my kind of recipe - thank you!

And it is an excellent recipe, this is the only one I will make. It freezes well and you can still scoop it out easily from frozen. It is wonderful in ice-cream and mixed in softly whipped cream, as another poster mentioned, for a filling.

malcovy - 2017-09-10 16:06:00

I've been using the recipe for more than 20 years, and i would never again be faffed standing over a double boiler or using a recipe with butter. So simple, and I always have a small pottle in the freezer.

kaddiew - 2017-09-10 20:33:00

quick and easy passionfruit curd or lemon curd (as suggested above). They can be mixed together or used separately with thick whipped fresh cream or mock cream. Or a nice thick rich custard mixed with the curd or cream.

rexavier - 2017-09-10 22:30:00

OMG I can't wait to try both the lemon and passion fruit curds. Putting custard with the curd - again so simple. Thanks everyone.

bubblegirlblack - 2017-09-11 06:59:00

Chocolate mousse, thick custard or custard & whipped cream mix. Make a chocolate ganache, or even marshmallow.

jobb - 2017-09-11 17:58:00

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autumnwinds - 2018-09-11 23:31:00

a good recipe for the cases would be most appreciated also ...

badams1 - 2018-09-12 07:24:00

You can stir lemon curd through marscapone to fill your cases too. It is a little thicker than the whipped cream so it doesn't make your cases soggy if they have to stand for a while.

crazynana - 2018-09-12 15:36:00

I use the ready made custard from the chiller section in the supermarket.

pauline999 - 2018-09-14 17:40:00

badams1 wrote:

a good recipe for the cases would be most appreciated also ...

I just buy the frozen sweet short pastry sheets and stamp out rounds to fit mini muffin trays,

kaddiew - 2018-09-14 17:49:00

crazynana wrote:

You can stir lemon curd through marscapone to fill your cases too. It is a little thicker than the whipped cream so it doesn't make your cases soggy if they have to stand for a while.

Great idea - apparently my daughter wants me and some of the other mums to make desserts for her wedding so this would be perfect to make ahead and I can leave my son to fill closer to the time. Could also use this mix to fill choux cases too.

sarahb5 - 2018-09-15 10:51:00

I mixed cream cheese and lemon curd to fill mini tart cases for my daughter's wedding many moons ago - but I do like the idea of using marscapone.

kaddiew - 2018-09-15 10:55:00

kaddiew wrote:

I mixed cream cheese and lemon curd to fill mini tart cases for my daughter's wedding many moons ago - but I do like the idea of using marscapone.

A slightly lighter texture I think - will see what the bride says

sarahb5 - 2018-09-15 16:20:00

lynja wrote:

I love the lemon curd mixed into cream filling. Be very heavy handed with the lemon curd so you get a really lemony flavour. If you do not want to make your own then use Barkers Lemon Curd. It really is fantastic.

I found Barkers too sweet and a bit bland by comparison with home made

sarahb5 - 2018-09-15 16:21:00

sarahb5 wrote:

I found Barkers too sweet and a bit bland by comparison with home made

Me too. I prefer it to be as tangy as I can make it.

kaddiew - 2018-09-15 18:17:00

kaddiew wrote:

Me too. I prefer it to be as tangy as I can make it.

I have used your microwave recipe a lot - it’s so easy

sarahb5 - 2018-09-16 18:14:00

bump

mutley83 - 2019-09-10 12:42:00

If you are going to be using cream they will need to be kept chilled

We sometimes put lemon curd or passionfruit curd, topped with a meringue

korban - 2019-09-10 13:06:00