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Yuzu Curd (5 Ingredients)
This easy yuzu curd needs just 5 simple ingredients for a smooth, creamy citrus spread with bright, sweet, tangy flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Japanese , British
Ingredients
- 4 medium egg yolks
- 140 g sugar approx ⅔ cup in US cups
- 85 ml yuzu juice approx ⅓ cup + 1 teaspoon in US cups
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 lemon
- A pinch of sea salt optional
- 80 g unsalted butter approx ⅓ cup +1 tablespoon in US cups
Instructions
- In a heavy, non-metal saucepan (see notes), combine the egg yolks, sugar, yuzu juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Set the pan over low heat and gently whisk everything together using a silicone whisk until smooth.
- Keep whisking constantly as the mixture cooks — this helps prevent the egg yolks from scrambling. Cook until the curd thickens to a pudding-like texture.
- If you’re using a thermometer, aim for around 165°F (75°C). If it’s taking too long to thicken, slightly increase the heat but continue whisking the whole time.
- Once thickened, take the pan off the heat and whisk in the cold butter until you have a fully combined, smooth curd.
- Transfer the yuzu curd to a bowl or shallow dish, and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming as it cools. The curd will set more as it chills.
- Store in the fridge and enjoy within 5 days.
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Notes
- For the best flavor, use a ceramic-coated or enameled cast iron saucepan (like Le Creuset) or any non-reactive, heavy-bottomed pan. Avoid aluminum or uncoated metal pans, as the acidity in the yuzu juice can cause a metallic aftertaste in the curd.
Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
501IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 501IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.