Pomegranate Curd
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
16 tablespoons
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
Pomegranate Curd
Description
The Pomegranate Curd recipe uses fresh or unsweetened store-bought pomegranate juice and molasses as the base flavor components. Egg yolks and one whole egg provide richness and structure. Optional port wine adds depth. Ingredients are whisked together in a saucepan over medium heat and gently simmered while continuously whisking to avoid curdling.
As the mixture heats, it thickens gradually, typically taking about 25 minutes until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, indicating readiness. Removed from heat, the curd cools in a bowl or jar before refrigeration. The resulting curd has a smooth, spreadable texture with tart pomegranate flavor balanced by sweetness and richness from eggs and molasses. It can be used as a topping, spread, or filling in pastries or desserts.
Following careful low and slow cooking with constant whisking helps prevent lumps and achieves the proper custard consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate juice either fresh squeezed from a couple of pomegranates or store bought unsweetened, not from concentrate
- ¼ cup pomegranate molasses
- 2 egg yolk
- 1 egg whole
- 2 tablespoon port wine optional
Instructions
- Place your ingredients in a saucepan over a medium heat and whisk together until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
- Continue heating and whisking for about 25 minutes while the mixture thickens. Look for the curd to coat the back of a spoon to indicate that this is done.
- Then remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl or jar to cool at room temperature, before storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use fresh-squeezed or good-quality unsweetened pomegranate juice for best flavor.
- Whisk continuously during cooking to ensure smooth texture and avoid curdling.
- The optional port wine adds complexity but can be omitted if desired.
- Cool curd to room temperature before refrigerating to allow proper setting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.9g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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