Description
Silky passionfruit curd blends tropical tang with creamy sweetness, creating a luxurious dessert spread. Rich Brazilian flavors shine through intense fruit notes and buttery undertones, delighting palates with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 tbsps (84 g) unsalted butter
- 6 tbsps (75 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) passion fruit pulp
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all ingredients and set up a clean, organized workspace for crafting passionfruit curd.
- Butter Transformation: Utilize an electric mixer to whip butter into a silky, aerated texture with soft, billowing peaks.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually fold granulated sugar and salt into the butter, blending until the mixture achieves a light, cloud-like consistency.
- Egg Incorporation: Introduce egg yolks one at a time, thoroughly mixing to create a glossy, homogeneous base that reflects a golden sheen.
- Passionfruit Infusion: Delicately fold passionfruit pulp into the mixture, ensuring even distribution while embracing the natural liquid separation.
- Cooking Process: Transfer the aromatic blend to a heavy-bottomed saucepan, positioning over low heat and stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to prevent scorching.
- Consistency Check: Carefully monitor the curd’s development, cooking for 5-7 minutes until it elegantly coats the back of a spoon without rapid dripping.
- Cooling and Setting: Immediately remove from heat, transfer to a clean glass bowl, and allow to cool naturally. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation, then refrigerate for 6-8 hours until the curd reaches a rich, spreadable consistency.
Notes
- Prevent Curd Separation: Gradually add ingredients and mix thoroughly to maintain a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Master Heat Control: Use low, gentle heat and stir constantly to avoid scorching and ensure even cooking.
- Protect Curd Surface: Cover directly with plastic wrap when cooling to prevent unwanted skin formation.
- Optimize Chilling Time: Refrigerate for 6-8 hours to achieve the ideal rich, spreadable consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 213 mg