Begin by creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then, beat in ingredients one at a time, followed by orange zest ...

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55 g (¼ cup) caster sugar 480 g (3 cups) poppy seeds 2 tbsp apricot jam 3 eggs, separated 1 tsp vanilla extract 35 g (½ cup) stale or panko breadcrumbs (see Note) 1 lemon, zested ...

A version of this article appears in print on July 30, 2025, Section D, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: Sweet Dreams Come From Curd and Seeds.

Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and poppy seeds, stirring until well combined. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium ...