Fresh Orange Curd
Brighten up your desserts with the luscious, homemade freshness of this **Fresh Orange Curd**! Bursting with zesty orange flavor from freshly squeezed juice and vibrant orange zest, this silky spread is perfectly balanced with a hint of buttery richness and just the right amount of sweetness. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, and butter, this easy-to-make curd comes together in under 30 minutes with a smooth, velvety finish thanks to a quick strain. Ideal as a spread for toast, a filling for tarts, or a topping for pancakes and yogurt, this orange curd is a versatile treat that will take your favorite dishes to citrusy new heights. Whether you’re looking for a bright addition to brunch or a decadent dessert component, this recipe is your go-to for irresistible orange essence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 80 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 Large egg yolk
Instructions
In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, and granulated sugar until smooth. Set aside.
In a saucepan, combine the fresh orange juice and orange zest. Heat over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
Slowly pour the warm orange juice mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and set it over low to medium heat.
Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon, about 8–10 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter, one piece at a time, until fully melted and incorporated.
Strain the orange curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any zest or cooked egg bits for a silky texture.
Allow the orange curd to cool slightly, then transfer it to a jar or airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. The curd will thicken as it cools.
Serve as a spread, filling, or topping for your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.8 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.6 g | 223% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 733 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
