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Blood orange curd in a jar with a spoon next to it.

Blood Orange Curd

Megan Weimer
This blood orange curd is tangy, thick, and silky smooth made without eggs! Just like lemon curd, this fruit curd uses fresh squeezed blood orange juice and blood orange zest for a zingy, bright flavor. It's delicious in blood orange cake, tarts, and more.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 87.2 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 123 grams milk
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 65 grams blood orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon blood orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tablespoon unsalted butter cold

Instructions
 

  • Zest and juice your blood oranges and place a medium saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Place milk, sugar, blood orange juice, and zest in the saucepan. Whisk until well combined.
    123 grams milk, 100 grams granulated sugar, 65 grams blood orange juice, 2 tablespoon blood orange zest
  • Add the cornstarch and cold butter to the pot. Whisk constantly until smooth for about 5 minutes, letting come to a simmer. The curd is done when it coats the back of a spoon.
    1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Pour into a heat-proof jar. Place a piece of plastic over the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

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Notes

This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of curd.
Don't let the mixture come to a boil. Keep at a gentle simmer.
Use cold butter for a creamy texture. Melted or room temperature butter will make the curd greasy.
Pour the curd through a mesh strainer for an ultra smooth texture.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 87.2kcalCarbohydrates: 15.8gProtein: 0.6gFat: 2.7gSaturated Fat: 1.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7.5mgSodium: 6.5mgPotassium: 48.1mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 13.9gVitamin A: 122.3IUVitamin C: 9.1mgCalcium: 26.5mgIron: 0.1mg
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