Orange Curd
Orange Curd is a smooth, velvety spread or filling packed with zesty, citrusy goodness made with just a few simple ingredients! You will want to spread this on everything or enjoy it by the spoonful straight out of the jar!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1251kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium oranges
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Grate oranges to get 1 tablespoon of zest.
- After zesting, cut the oranges in half and squeeze out the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about ½ cup of orange juice. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or using a hand-held mixer), beat the butter and sugar together at medium speed until well blended, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating each egg until fully blended before adding the next.
- Gradually add the orange juice and lemon juice to the butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.
- Add orange zest. Stir until combined. The mixture might look curdled at this point, but that is okay!
- Transfer the mixture to a small heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and reaches a temperature of about 170°F (77°C). Do not let it boil.
- Transfer the cooked curd to a heat-safe bowl.
- While the curd is still warm, set a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of it to prevent a film from forming on the surface.
- Chill the orange curd in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Store the orange curd in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1251kcal