Description
This Easy Orange Curd recipe is a citrus lover’s dream. With a vibrant flavor and velvety texture, this homemade orange curd is perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes, or adding a zesty touch to yogurt. Plus, it comes together in just a few simple steps!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 3–4 oranges)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 8–10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until fully melted. Strain through a sieve if desired. Cool and refrigerate before using.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, cook the curd a little longer, but keep the heat low to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- This orange curd is perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes or tarts, or swirling into yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
