Description
Indulge in the sweet and creamy delight of homemade Peach Curd, a perfect treat that captures the essence of summer. This luscious spread is made with fresh, ripe peaches and simple ingredients, resulting in a smooth texture that elevates everything from cakes to toast. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a gathering or simply enjoy a flavorful addition to your breakfast, this versatile peach curd is sure to become a favorite. Easy to make and customizable, you can adjust the sweetness or mix in other fruits for unique flavors. Enjoy it fresh or save it in the fridge or freezer for later indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large peaches
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice peaches; blend until smooth to create about 1 cup of peach purée.
- Set up a double boiler; fill the bottom pot with water and bring it to a simmer.
- In the top pot, combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and peach purée. Whisk continuously as it heats.
- Cook until thickened (about 15 minutes) and reaches 170°F (77°C).
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter pieces gradually until melted.
- Cool by placing plastic wrap directly on the surface of the curd; refrigerate for about 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Double Boiler
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 110mg