Description
A velvety, bright citrus spread made with fresh orange juice and zest. Perfect for toast, scones, or cake fillings.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 medium oranges (for zest and juice)
Instructions
- Zest the oranges to get about 1 tablespoon of zest, then juice them to obtain 1/2 cup of liquid.
- In a mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the orange juice, lemon juice, and zest on low speed (mixture may look curdled).
- Pour into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 15 minutes until thickened (170°F).
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill for 2 hours.
Notes
Strain through a sieve before chilling for an ultra-smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Chilling Time: 2 hr
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: orange curd, citrus spread, homemade curd, breakfast topping, easy dessert filling