Homemade Mango Curd Recipe
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Homemade Mango Curd, a velvety and luscious spread that’s perfect for filling cakes, tarts, or just spreading on toast. With a balance of sweet mango, tangy lime, and rich butter, this condiment is a delightful addition to your kitchen creations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mango Curd:
- 1 1/2 cups mango puree (fresh or canned, strained for smoothness)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mango Curd: In a medium saucepan, whisk together mango puree, sugar, egg yolks, whole egg, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
- Cook the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon.
- Finish the Curd: Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted. Strain the curd through a sieve into a bowl, let cool, then refrigerate until thickened.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Use as a filling for cakes, tarts, crepes, or spread on toast.
- For a more tart finish, substitute lemon juice for lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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