curd

Layers of crisp lemon wafer cookies, lemon zest–spiked whipped cream and a tangy smear of lemon curd between each tier.

Wisconsin, land of cheese curds and brats and brandy Old Fashioneds.

Zepeda tops it with mamey curd, brown butter almond cake, and a pinole crumble.

So while “bean curd” isn’t necessarily the most appetizing name, the food itself is something to take notice of.

Rennet, an enzyme naturally present in the stomachs of ruminants, would prompt the milk to coagulate, separating into curds and whey, thus laying the groundwork for modern cheese production.