Homemade Strawberry Curd
Quick and easy dessert that you can use in so many ways. Strawberry curd makes a great cake filling, used to top pancakes/toast/waffles/crepes, or even over ice cream! Naturally gluten-free is just a bonus. You can use coconut oil in place of butter to make it dairy-free, as well (tested).
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Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries fresh hulled or frozen
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place strawberries in a heavy saucepan with 2 tablespoons water and the sugar. Turn the heat to medium and bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to a simmer. Stir periodically for five to ten minutes, until the strawberries have softened.1 pound strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar
- Remove the pot from the heat. Blend strawberries and return to the pot.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy. While whisking the strawberry mixture, slowly pour in the eggs to avoid scrambling them. Whisk until the eggs are thoroughly incorporated.2 eggs
- Add cornstarch to a teaspoon of very cold water and use a fork to combine. Pour the mixture into the pot while whisking, then turn the heat back on to medium and continue to stir for ten or so minutes, until your mixture has thickened somewhat.1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Chop butter into pieces and add to the strawberry curd. Whisk until the butter is melted and incorporated. Remove from the heat and continue stirring for another two to three minutes. Pour into clean jars immediately and seal. Store in the fridge for up to a month and use as directed.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Notes
- Fresh strawberries are perfect for this curd, but frozen strawberries work just as well, so don't hesitate to use them year-round.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.