Here’s a simple and versatile Fruit Curd 🍋🍓 recipe—you can make lemon, orange, lime, or even mixed berry curd:
Ingredients (for about 1 cup curd)
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh fruit juice (lemon, orange, lime, or a mix)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- Zest of 1 fruit (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and fruit juice until smooth.
- Add fruit zest if using.
- Cook the Curd
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method).
- Stir constantly with a whisk or spatula for 7–10 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add Butter
- Remove from heat and stir in butter pieces until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Strain (Optional)
- For extra silky curd, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove any cooked bits of egg.
- Cool and Store
- Transfer to a clean jar or container.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 1–2 weeks.
Tips:
- Stir constantly to prevent curd from scrambling.
- Use fresh fruit juice for the best flavor.
- Fruit curd is perfect for spreading on toast, filling tarts, topping scones, or layering in cakes.
I can also give a microwave version of fruit curd that’s super quick and easy if you want. Do you want me to share that?
