BLOOD-ORANGE CURD

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This citrus curd is a component of the pastry chef Claudia Fleming's meringue-topped blood-orange curd cake, but you could make it on its own for a festive spread for layer or pound cakes or scones. The curd will keep, refrigerated, for a few days.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     jams, jellies and preserves

Time 20m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large eggs
3 egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue; see recipe)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup blood-orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated blood-orange zest
1 stick unsalted butter, softened and cut in bits

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a simmer. In a large stainless-steel mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, yolks and sugar. Whisk in orange and lemon juice and orange zest. Place bowl over simmering water, and cook curd, stirring, until it has the consistency of homemade mayonnaise. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in butter. Strain curd through a fine mesh sieve. Chill at least 2 hours before using. Curd can be made up to 3 days in advance.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 31 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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This is the best blood orange curd I've ever tasted! It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the vibrant color, too. It's a real showstopper. I've been using it as a filling for tarts and cakes, and it's


Opp Sojib
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use blood oranges, and this curd is a winner! It's incredibly easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I've been using it as a filling for macarons and tarts, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend th


Tapu Biswas
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This blood orange curd is a delight! It has a smooth texture and vibrant flavor that makes it a great addition to any dessert. I love using it as a filling for tarts and cakes, or as a topping for ice cream and yogurt. I highly recommend this recipe.


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This is the best curd I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the vibrant color, too. It's a real showstopper. I've been using it as a filling for tarts and cakes, and it's always a hit. Th


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This blood orange curd is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and incredibly versatile. I've used it as a filling for tarts and cakes, as a topping for ice cream and yogurt, and even as a spread for sandwiches. The flavor is amazing, and it's always


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This is the best curd I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the vibrant color, too. It's a real showstopper. I've been using it as a filling for tarts and cakes, and it's always a hit. Th


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This blood orange curd is a delightful burst of sunshine in a jar! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the color is absolutely gorgeous. I love using it as a filling for macarons and tarts, but it's also delicious on its own. It's the per


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This blood orange curd is a real treat! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture is smooth and creamy. I love the vibrant color, too. It's a real showstopper. I've been using it as a filling for tarts and cakes, and it's always a h


M.Naveed Naveed
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This is the best curd I've ever had! It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the vibrant color, too. It's a real showstopper. I've been using it as a filling for tarts and cakes, and it's always a hit. Th


Allan chigalu
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This blood orange curd is so delicious and easy to make! I love the vibrant color and the burst of citrus flavor. It's the perfect addition to my morning toast or yogurt. I've even used it as a filling for macarons, and they were a huge success! I hi


Siwe Mvubu
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I'm not a huge fan of citrus desserts, but this blood orange curd has changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture is smooth and creamy. I love the vibrant color, too. It's a real showstopper. I've been using it as a f


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This blood orange curd is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and incredibly versatile. I've used it as a filling for tarts and cakes, as a topping for ice cream and yogurt, and even as a spread for sandwiches. The flavor is amazing, and it's always


Sotsmania Kadiko
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This is the best blood orange curd I've ever tasted! It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I love the vibrant color, too. It's a real showstopper. I've been using it as a filling for tarts and cakes, and it's


Aksam Sonko
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This blood orange curd is a delightful burst of sunshine in a jar! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the color is absolutely gorgeous. I love using it as a filling for macarons and tarts, but it's also delicious on its own. It's the per


Abdullah Bhutto
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use blood oranges, and this curd is a winner! It's so versatile - I've used it as a filling for tarts and cakes, as a topping for ice cream and yogurt, and even as a spread for sandwiches. The flavor is


Mustaf Shariif
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Blood orange curd - who would have thought? I was a bit skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. It's incredibly easy to make, and the flavor is out of this world. I love the combination of tangy and sweet, and the blood oranges


Nancy Kariuki
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I'm not usually a big fan of citrus desserts, but this blood orange curd has changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the texture is smooth and creamy. I've been using it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and even ice cream.


Ruby Ortiz
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This blood orange curd is an absolute game-changer! It's so easy to make, yet it tastes like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant. I love the vibrant color and the burst of citrus flavor. It's the perfect addition to my morning toast or yogurt.


Eram Khan
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Blood orange curd, what a unique and delightful treat! I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The tangy-sweet flavor of the blood oranges is perfectly balanced by the richness of the butter and