Description
This Yuzu Curd recipe delivers a tangy, silky citrus spread made using fresh yuzu juice, eggs, sugar, and butter. Perfect as a topping or filling for desserts, it’s prepared gently over a double boiler to achieve a smooth, luscious texture without curdling.
Ingredients
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Yuzu Curd Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup yuzu juice (bottled, such as YuzuCo)
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, yuzu juice, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Cook Using Double Boiler: Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, creating a double boiler. Whisk the mixture constantly for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it thickens and reaches about 170°F (77°C). The curd should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Avoid Direct Heat Cooking: While it’s possible to cook the curd directly in a saucepan, using a double boiler helps prevent overcooking or scrambling the eggs, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Incorporate Butter: Remove the bowl from heat and gradually whisk in the butter pieces, a few at a time, until the curd becomes silky and glossy.
- Strain the Curd: Pour the curd through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps and achieve an extra-smooth consistency.
- Chill to Set: Cover the surface of the curd with plastic wrap pressed directly onto it to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate and let it set for at least 1 hour before using.
Notes
- Using a double boiler is key to preventing the eggs from scrambling and ensures smooth curd.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly on the surface avoids a thick film forming as it chills.
- Bottled yuzu juice like YuzuCo offers convenience and consistent flavor when fresh yuzu is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Yuzu curd, citrus curd, yuzu juice recipe, Japanese dessert spread, homemade curd
