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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 8 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Curd may be used in many recipes and for many reasons..in baking it is a must recipe to have....just one of those staples. Ingredients:
orange curd |
3 large eggs |
2 large egg yolks |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup fresh orange juice |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest |
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest |
1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons |
Directions:
1. In a small heavy saucepan, whisk together the eggs and egg yolks. Whisk in the
2. sugar, then whisk in the citrus juices and zests. Add the butter and whisk
3. constantly over moderately low heat until the mixture thickens, about 8 minutes;
4. do not let it boil. Immediately strain the curd into a bowl. Press plastic wrap
5. directly on the surface of the curd and cut 6 small steam vents in the plastic.
6. Refrigerate the curd overnight; it can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
7. Makes about 1 2/3 cups
8. From: Food & Wine. Posted by: Flo Braker
9. Source:
10. rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes
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