How to Make Banana Curd - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana curd is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you spread it on toast, drizzle it over pancakes, or swirl it into yogurt, this sweet and creamy curd is sure to be a hit with everyone. Made with ripe bananas, sugar, butter, and eggs, banana curd is a simple and easy recipe that requires just a few ingredients and minimal prep time.

The vibrant yellow color and rich banana flavor make this curd a standout among other fruit spreads. It can ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, pureed
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add banana puree, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Beat eggs and egg yolk in a bowl until foamy. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons hot banana mixture to temper the eggs. Slowly add egg-banana mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the back of a spoon is coated with the curd, 4 to 7 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    121 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 134mg