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Cherry Curd

Indulge in Homemade Cherry Curd for a Sweet Tart Treat

Cherry Curd is a luscious fruit spread that transforms any dessert into an extraordinary treat with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Base
  • 2 cups Cherries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Structure
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 2 whole eggs Eggs Whole eggs provide richness
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Essential for creamy texture
For the Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Butter Chopped; swap with coconut oil for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • blender
  • Fine sieve
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Curd
  1. Prep Cherries: Pit cherries, place in a saucepan with a splash of water, simmer for 10 minutes. Mash, blend until smooth, and strain.
  2. Squeeze Lemon: Juice half a lemon and measure for balance in the curd.
  3. Mix Eggs & Sugar: Whisk together eggs and sugar in a heatproof bowl until frothy; set over simmering water.
  4. Cook Cherry Mixture: Combine strained puree with lemon juice in another saucepan, heat until bubbly.
  5. Temper Eggs: Slowly add hot cherry mixture to egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  6. Thicken Mixture: Return mixture to heat, stir for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  7. Incorporate Butter: Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted and combined.
  8. Taste & Adjust: Taste, adjust with more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
  9. Cool & Store: Cover curd with plastic wrap, cool to room temperature, transfer to a container, and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cherry curd keeps fresh for 3 to 4 days in the fridge; seal well to avoid odors. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.

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