10 Best Lemon Curds 2024 | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

With a taste and quality that is only guaranteed by truly passionate preserve-making experts, Thursday Cottage's lemon curd had to be our top product. As well as having the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, you'll instantly be able to tell only fresh lemon juice is used.

This golden-coloured lemon curd is also the only curd that has been awarded 2 out of 3 stars at the Great Taste Awards. Though suitable for any dining occasion a luscious lemon curd calls for, we bet that if you use a jar of this in your dessert, your guests are bound to ask for more! 

Made by one of the most well-known preserve and condiment manufacturers in the UK, you probably already know this lemon curd will taste equally as divine as their other products. Once you've opened the jar, it will be gone in no time!

While it already tastes phenomenal, unlike other traditional lemon curds that have a distinctively thick texture, Wilkin & Son's version has an interesting twist – instead of being heavy, it's beautifully fluffy. We think this will go perfectly with freshly baked plain scones. 

We have to admit that this came really close to being our second favourite lemon curd. Hailing from Waitrose's 'No.1' range, only the finest quality ingredients are used to make this delicacy and, as a pleasant surprise, it comes at a very reasonable price despite this.

Many shoppers report that this lemon curd tastes even better than the majority of offerings from other famous brands, too. It just proves that top quality doesn't always have to come with a top price. Give it a try, and you'll soon understand why we rate this product so highly. 

A small family company based in the Lake District, Hawkshead Relish produce one of the healthiest lemon curds in the UK. With under 45 calories per serving, this is the one you won't feel too guilty about whilst indulging by the spoonful. 

Besides having a relatively high percentage of lemon juice, it's also one of the only lemon curds that uses real lemon pulp in its recipe. If you're particularly into the citrus fruit, this lemon curd will not disappoint you. 

We all know how special Sicilian lemons are, and with this curd, you'll be able to enjoy the unique sweetness of the Mediterranean-grown fruit even during the British winter. We definitely encourage you to give Morrisons' 'The Best' lemon curd a go, as for a supermarket buy, it's incredibly high quality. 

Using the finest ingredients, this own-brand lemon curd is filled to the brim with the zesty flavour of the citrus fruit, so it's no surprise it has dozens of rave reviews and has even won awards for its scrumminess. 

You'd never know this lemon curd was a supermarket own-brand if you were taking part in a blindfolded tasting session, as the sweetness, tanginess and texture are really on-point. Not to mention the very economical price, which means you can make plenty of desserts without breaking the bank. 

This product also tastes as wonderful and delicious as a homemade batch, so much so that anyone would think you've made your lemon meringue pie completely from scratch! This is a great time-saving option for baking that will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

Roots & Wings are a British brand producing local, lovingly-made and utterly delicious organic products, and this curd is no exception. It takes the best organic butter, sugar and eggs and blends them with organic Sicilian lemon juice for a silky smooth spread with a difference. 

The price is higher than your average supermarket buy, but this is reflected in the fine craftsmanship; it's another one made carefully by hand in traditional copper-lined pans. Plus, it has one of the lowest sugar contents, so we're going back for seconds! 

Looking for as much of a real lemony kick as possible? This recipe uses as much as 16% lemon juice! You'll also be glad to know that it doesn't contain as much sugar as other products do to balance out the sourness, so you're getting the best of both worlds. 

This lemon curd, however, is one of the very few products that uses margarine, which also includes palm oil, instead of pure butter. While this doesn't hugely affect the taste and texture, you might want to be aware of this before purchasing. 

You've probably noticed the sophisticated jar of this product before we even have to mention it. That's why we think this could be a perfect gift for any occasion: lovely lemon curd to taste and a stylish, reusable container to keep forever!

One thing we do need to mention, though, is that while this lemon curd has the least lemon content, it also has the highest calories and sugar content per serving. Nevertheless, as a special treat for yourself or a loved one, this is a quality choice. 

You'll know who Mrs Bridges was if you grew up watching the '70s TV series Upstairs Downstairs. This lemon curd is made with the same enthusiasm and traditional method that Mrs Bridges used as a cook for an aristocratic Edwardian family; slow boiled and in copper-bottomed open pans. 

While this lemon curd has a moderate amount of calories, the sugar content per serving is up to 10 grams. That's why we think this product is for those who don't mind a higher dose of sugar in the name of authenticity!