Description
Calamansi curd is a bright, tangy delight that elevates any dessert experience. This luscious spread captures the essence of tropical flavors and is perfect for brunches, picnics, or simply indulging at home. With its vibrant color and zesty sweetness, it’s an enchanting addition to pastries, toast, and more. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this calamansi curd will awaken your taste buds and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed calamansi juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Zest of 2 calamansi fruits
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools: mixing bowl, whisk, saucepan, and fine sieve.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together calamansi juice, sugar, eggs, and zest until blended (about 2 minutes).
- Stir constantly over low heat until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon (approximately 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in softened butter one tablespoon at a time until smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve to ensure smoothness.
- Transfer to jars or containers and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg