Blueberry Curd
A vibrant and luscious blueberry curd that captures the essence of summer, perfect for spreading or filling desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Simmer the berries: In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- Strain the mixture: Once softened, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
- Whisk the yolks: In the same saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks and salt until well-combined.
- Combine and cook: Gradually pour in the blueberry juice while whisking the yolks. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add butter for creaminess: Remove from heat and stir in the cubed butter until melted and smooth.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the curd cool to room temperature before using.
Notes
Store the blueberry curd in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks, or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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