Banana curd is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be used as a spread on toast or crumpets, as a filling for pies and tarts, or simply enjoyed on its own. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, including bananas, sugar, butter, and eggs, and can be easily prepared in a saucepan or double boiler. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert or a more elaborate treat, there is a banana curd recipe out there that is perfect for you.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BANANA CURD
You could almost call this banana curd a dessert. It is delicious and so versatile. You can pour some on your cereal, top off your oatmeal, eat it with cookies or crackers, on toast, in a smoothie, over ice cream or even as a filling for cakes. Or you can eat it by the spoonful, just like my granddaughter does!
Provided by Yoly
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add banana puree, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Beat eggs and egg yolk in a bowl until foamy. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons hot banana mixture to temper the eggs. Slowly add egg-banana mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the back of a spoon is coated with the curd, 4 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
BANANA CUSTARD
Baking this custard in a bain-marie (water bath) ensures that it remains light and creamy.From the book "Jamaican Cooking," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Macmillan).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, peel and mash the bananas and mix with the lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the nutmeg.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and sugar. In a small bowl, blend the eggs and vanilla together, then combine with the banana mixture and milk mixture. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the buttered baking pan. Pour the custard into a 9 x 13 x 2-inch ovenproof dish.
- Sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Place the pan into a larger pan that is filled with warm water, 1/2 inch up the side. Bake for 1 hour or until the custard is set.
BANANA CURD
I have made this a few times, keeps about 3-4 months in the refrigerator, goes well as a filling in cakes, or on scones, muffins,fesh bread or whatever takes your fancy!!!
Provided by Tisme
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h
Yield 1 kg
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mash the banana, using a wooden spoon oR fork. Melt the butter slowly in a heavy based pan, then add the sugar, bananas, lemon rind and juice. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Beat the eggs with a wooden spoon, then gradually beat in 3 tablespoons of the banana mixture, (doing this; perevents the eggs from curdling.).
- Pour onto the remaining banana mixture, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; but do not boil.
- Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2838.8, Fat 121.8, SaturatedFat 70.7, Cholesterol 1011.1, Sodium 1180.8, Carbohydrate 431.1, Fiber 15.8, Sugar 368.2, Protein 32.7
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your curd will be.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the curd from burning.
- Cook over medium-low heat: Be patient and stir constantly. The curd should thicken slowly and gradually.
- Don't overcook the curd: Once it has thickened to the desired consistency, remove it from the heat immediately.
- Strain the curd: This will remove any lumps and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Chill the curd before using: This will allow it to set and develop its full flavor.
Conclusion:
Banana curd is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, or scones. It can also be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and cakes. Or, you can simply enjoy it by itself as a sweet treat. No matter how you choose to use it, banana curd is sure to be a hit!
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