Silky Orange Curd
A bright and flavorful orange curd perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes, or topping desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Combine the orange juice, orange zest, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Slowly pour the warm orange mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper them.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth.
- Pour the curd into a jar or container and let it cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh orange juice. Store in a refrigerator and consume within 1-2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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