Citrus Curd

Categories: Sauces and Such

Ingredients

• Grapefruit Curd
• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grapefruit zest
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 10 tablespoons butter, sliced into tablespoons
• Lemon Curd
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 10 tablespoons butter, sliced into tablespoons
• Lime Curd
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 8 egg yolks
• 10 tablespoons butter, sliced into tablespoons

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the juice(s), zest, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until simmering. Turn heat to low.

2. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a medium sized bowl until smooth. Slowly pour half of the citrus mixture into the yolks while vigorously whisking. Return the amount in the bowl to the saucepan.

3. Continue to cook over low heat while whisking until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. About 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter 1 tablespoon at a time.

4. Cool to room temperature, then store refrigerated in an airtight container for about a week.

5. Note: add just a drop of pink food coloring to the grapefruit curd for fun.

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