Refreshing Citrus Curd Without Butter
This delightful citrus curd recipe offers a lighter take on the classic version by omitting the butter. Perfect for spreading on toast or filling cakes.
Ingredients
| ⅓ | cup fresh lemon juice or lime juice |
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| 1-2 | lemon zest |
| 5 | tablespoons sugar |
| 1 | egg, room temperature |
| ½ | teaspoon vanilla extract |
Instructions
| 1. | In a small saucepan set over medium heat, dissolve sugar into fresh lemon juice. Gently mix in the lemon zest. |
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| 2. | In a small or medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the egg. While whisking constantly, slowly pour the lemon sugar syrup into the egg. Beat for 2 minutes (only 1 minute if using a mixer), then transfer the mixture back into the saucepan. |
| 3. | Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble at the edges. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. |
| 4. | Transfer the curd to a small container and store it in the refrigerator. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 16.4 g |
Published on Jul 22, 2024 by Luminița