5.0 from 9 votes
Strawberry Curd
Strawberry Curd is a delicious blend of fresh strawberries, rich vanilla bean seeds, and fresh lemon juice, the perfect summer recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 145 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 Vanilla Beans seeds only - or use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- First, place strawberries in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Press the mixture thru a fine mesh over a medium bowl, and discard the seeds.
- Add sugar and cornstarch to a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, and gradually whisk in strawberry puree, vanilla bean seeds, and fresh lemon juice.
- Whisk in the 4 egg yolks. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, and cook for 1 minute, also whisking constantly.
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter until combined.
- Place plastic wrap directly onto the warm curd, to prevent a film from forming, and chill for 6-8 hours.
- Serve as is as a spread or dip, or use in other recipes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
55mg
(2%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.