4.5 from 18 votes
Grapefruit Curd
Sweet and tangy grapefruit curd. It's gorgeous and tastes great on anything. It's the season to get sweet, juicy grapefruit, so don't miss out.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
496 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolk
- grapefruit zest from 1
- 1 /4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups grapefruit juice
- 3 tablespoon butter cold
Instructions
- In two bowls, divide the egg whites and yolks. Set aside the egg whites from another recipe.
- Add the zest of one large grapefruit in with the egg yolks.
- In a medium saucepan, add in the sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Whisk until combined.
- Add in the grapefruit juice and whisk until incorporated into the sugar mixture. Place saucepan over medium heat and let it come up to a boil. Whisking occasionally.
- Once it comes up to a boil, let it boil for 2 minutes. Whisk constantly to avoid burning.
- Pour about 1/2 cup of the juice mixture into the egg yolks that you've set aside. Whisk immediately to avoid cooking the yolks. This is tempering the yolks.
- Add the tempered yolks into the saucepan with the juice and whisk until incorporated.
- Let the grapefruit curd come up to a boil, and boil for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and add the cold butter. Whisk until the butter is melted and well combined.
- Place in a shallow dish and cover with plastic wrap. Be sure that the plastic wrap is touching the curd, otherwise it may form a skin. Let cool completely. It will take 2-3 hours.
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Notes
- To store curd, place in the lowest shelf in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
496kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
628mg
(209%)
Sodium
458mg
(19%)
Potassium
447mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
1320IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 628mg | 209% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.