How to Make Blood-Orange Curd - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its vibrant color and tangy-sweet flavor, blood orange curd is a delicious and versatile spread that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a filling for tarts and cakes, it's a delightful way to enjoy the unique taste of blood oranges.

While lemon curd is a popular choice, blood orange curd offers a more intense and complex flavor that is perfect for those who enjoy a slightly more bolder taste. The deep red color ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¼ cup fresh blood orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated blood orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon coconut juice
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 drop red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Whisk eggs, egg yolks, and 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar together in a large metal mixing bowl. Whisk in blood orange juice, blood orange zest, and coconut juice.
  • Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Place the metal mixing bowl with the curd on top of the simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until curd begins to thicken, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter until melted and well combined. Add vanilla extract and stir thoroughly. Add food coloring and stir to combine.
  • Pour curd through a fine mesh sieve into individual ramekins or a single small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 354mg
    • Sodium: 66mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg