Description
Calamansi curd is a vibrant and tangy dessert that elevates any dish with its delightful citrus flavor. This creamy spread, reminiscent of sunny days, is easy to make and perfect for enhancing your breakfast toast or as a luscious filling for cakes and tarts. With its refreshing zing, calamansi curd will leave you craving more after every spoonful. Enjoy the nostalgia of homemade goodness while impressing your family and friends with this unique treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed calamansi juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Zest of 4 calamansi fruits
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- Juice the calamansi fruits until you have about half a cup of juice.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the calamansi juice and zest into the egg-sugar mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in unsalted butter until smooth and glossy.
- Allow to cool before serving or store in jars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in ginger or vanilla extract. - Adjust sweetness according to your preference. - Use fresh calamansi for the best taste; strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to achieve a silky texture.