Description
Pineapple curd delivers intense tropical flavor through a silky smooth custard perfect for dessert lovers. Quick whisking and careful temperature control ensure a luscious, creamy spread you’ll adore on scones, cakes, or straight from the spoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) canned pineapple juice
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all components including whisk, saucepan, and fine-mesh strainer for crafting a luscious tropical pineapple curd.
- Mixing: Whisk eggs, egg yolks, pineapple juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, lump-free liquid with uniform consistency.
- Heating: Transfer the liquid to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking.
- Thickening: Monitor the mixture for 7-10 minutes, stirring consistently until it reaches a pudding-like consistency that elegantly coats the back of the spoon.
- Finishing: Remove from heat and incorporate butter pieces, stirring until completely melted and seamlessly integrated into the golden tropical mixture.
- Straining: Pour the curd through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl, ensuring an ultra-smooth texture by capturing any potential egg fragments.
- Chilling: Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent moisture loss, then refrigerate for a minimum of two hours to set and develop a rich, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Prepare Tools Strategically: Gather all needed equipment beforehand to streamline the curd-making process and ensure smooth execution.
- Whisk Thoroughly: Eliminate cornstarch lumps by whisking vigorously until the mixture becomes completely uniform and silky.
- Monitor Heat Carefully: Maintain medium-low temperature and constant stirring to prevent scorching and achieve perfect pudding-like consistency.
- Seal and Chill Properly: Cover curd directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to develop rich, creamy texture and prevent skin formation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg