Description
Calamansi curd is a delightful twist on traditional lemon curd, offering a zesty burst of tropical flavor that elevates any dessert. This creamy treat combines the tartness of calamansi with just the right amount of sweetness, creating an irresistible topping for pancakes, pastries, or simply enjoyed by the spoonful. Easy to make and visually stunning, this curd will quickly become your go-to recipe for brunches and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup fresh calamansi juice (about 15–20 fruits)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and halve the calamansi, then juice them until you have ¾ cup of juice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add calamansi juice and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture; transfer to a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir constantly for about 10 minutes until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter piece by piece until fully melted.
- Pour into a clean jar; cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least one hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 55mg