Passion Fruit Curd
Passion fruit curd is something that will make every dessert special. I absolutely adore the flavor and texture of this tropical fruit. A ripe passion fruit is not really something that jumps out at you, as it almost looks like a wrinkled, bumpy plum past its prime, but when you cut it open, the fruit is truly fascinating. Many small black seeds reside in a bright yellow gelatinous pulp. The flavor is merely sweet with a tart undertone and it's that combination what makes passion fruit so interesting.
Ingredients
- 3 passion fruit about 1/4 cup passion fruit pulp
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mix the butter and the sugar until white. Add the eggs, salt and the lemon juice and mix again. You will have a mixture that looks like curdled.
- Add the passion fruit pulp and mix.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over low-medium head. Do NOT boil and stir constantly. The mixture will thicken in about 10-15 minutes and will leave a path on the back of the spatula. (NOTE 1)
- Transfer the passion fruit curd into a jar. Allow to cool.
Notes
- When the curd is fully thickened, the temperature will be around 167°F. The curd will be beautifully smooth and straining is not required.
Nutrition
Calories: 739kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 14gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 474mgFiber: 27gSugar: 53g