HOMEMADE ORANGE CURD
Ready In: 25 mins
Yields: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt (ground)
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1⁄2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter (sliced in small pieces)
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, egg, sugar and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add orange juice with lemon and orange zest. Bring to a gentle simmer. Temper the eggs by slowly pouring in a couple ladle of juice mixture. Add the egg mixture to the saucepan and, whisking constantly, cook for 8 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and add one at a time sliced butter; stir well between each addition. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve sit over a large measurement cup. Transfer the curd into an air-tight container and let it cool completely. Transfer to the fridge and can be used within 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
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