Thursday Cottage Blood Orange Curd captures the vibrant, citrusy brightness of ripe blood oranges in a luxuriously smooth and creamy spread, blending zesty orange notes with a rich, buttery sweetness. Its velvety texture and balanced sweetness make it a refined treat — tangy and lightly sweet, with the deep, slightly berry‑like undertone unique to blood oranges rather than the straightforward brightness of regular orange.

This curd is perfect spread generously on warm toast, scones, or crumpets to start the day with a burst of fruit flavour. It also adds elegance to desserts — swirl it through yogurt or cheesecake, dollop it over ice cream, or use it as a filling for tarts and pastries. For a cosy indulgence, stir a spoonful into porridge or pancakes; for a more elevated dessert, let it shine as a topping on pavlova or panna cotta, where its citrusy depth and creamy smoothness can truly stand out.