When Using Lemon Curd As Filling. . . .
Decorating By cakeladydi Updated 28 May 2009 , 7:04pm by susanscakecreations
Do I have to refrigerate the cake AFTER it's decorated? All the recipes say
to refrigerate the lemon curd after its made up to 2 weeks. But if I fill and decorate tomorrow night for Saturday wedding will it be OK without refrigerating?
TIA,
Diane
So are you saying that lemon curd was requested, and canned pie filling was delivered? I know the difference between lemon curd and canned pie filling, they aren't remotely the same substance.
If someone wants lemon curd, they get lemon curd provided they have a cool room, and I deliver cake about an hour after removing from fridge.
I'm sure no one complained, but to answer OP's question without telling her "pie filling will suffice", yes, refrigerate the cake. Mine will be tonight after I fill it, and will remain that way whilst I am not actively decorating it and or delivering it.
Even with the lemon curd being "cooked" it still needs refrigeration after filling the cake? I don't have room to
refrigerate the whole cake soooo......
Thanks Loucinda for the suggestion of using pie filling. That might have to be my plan B.
Thanks everyone for the help.
Diane
My customer didn't request lemon curd. She wants lemon cake for her son's grooms cake. She works with my daughter
so I was just thinking about making it a little more special by using the lemon curd for filling.
If a customer requested something special I would never think of substituting without discussing it with them first.
Again, thanks for all the input.
Diane
i don,t think i seen in loucinda's post... that she said anything about she was requested to use lemon curd or even signed a contract to use it..she just said ..that is what she uses when refrigeration is an issue.. i am sure if the client requested lemon curd.. then she makes lemon curd.. not use lemon pie filling.. most anyone would know the difference.. so, slow down, stop assuming that is what she does.. this happens on so many post on this site. people assuming...
Good to know! I have been dying to try lemon curd after watching an episode of MS. I had no idea it needed to stay refrigerated.
Oh it is soooooo good, you;ll love it. And it's really easy to make! Alton Brown's recipe on Food Network.com is good, and Peggy's from What's Cooking America....and the leftovers! Mmmmm...spread on some toast or a scone...pure heaven!
Yes, DO try Alton's recipe! It's FANTASTIC!!!! And (not to hijack a thread here) but have you ever tried lime curd?? OMG!!!!! It's heaven!!!!!!!! 
Ohhhhhhh..........how would it be to alternate layers/flavors..........one layer lime curd, one layer lemon curd...........YUM!!!!!
Blood orange curd too... mmmm. Grapefruit curd is good too. I love me some curds. 
If not chilled it can breakdown and go rancid. Not in a matter of hours, but it should stay cool if made fresh.
OMG!!!!!! Blood orange would be so good!!!!!! It's hard to find them in my area, though!!!!! But I do love some blood oranges!!!!!!
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