Description
Calamansi curd is a vibrant, zesty delight that transforms any dessert into a flavor sensation. This creamy spread, bursting with fresh calamansi juice and zest, offers the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. Ideal for spreading on toast, dolloping over cakes, or using as a filling in pastries, calamansi curd is both versatile and easy to make. With its sunny hue and refreshing taste, it’s sure to impress at brunch or afternoon tea gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh calamansi juice (about 10–12 calamansi)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Zest of 5 calamansi
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure out the fresh calamansi juice and zest.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the calamansi juice, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Heat over low heat while stirring continuously for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in the softened butter until melted and fully combined.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to ensure smooth texture. Cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent skin formation.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 75mg