Description
Smooth mango curd is a tropical delight that brings sunshine into your kitchen. This creamy, luscious curd bursts with vibrant flavor and can elevate any dish – whether spread on toast, layered in pastries, or enjoyed straight from the jar. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time. Perfect for summer gatherings or just a sweet indulgence, smooth mango curd is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes (about 1 ½ cups pureed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Peel and chop the mangoes into chunks, then blend until smooth.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine mango puree, sugar, lemon juice, and butter until melted.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl and slowly incorporate some warm mango mixture to temper them.
- Gradually add the egg mixture back to the saucepan while stirring continuously. Cook until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- For an ultra-smooth texture, strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Let cool before transferring to jars. Refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 91mg