On hot summer days, when laziness seems to overcome any desire to cook, a quick passion fruit custard can be the perfect rescue. This simple but exotic dessert combines the refined taste of passion fruit with the tanginess of the lime.
Discover in this article how you can prepare a delicious lime and passion fruit curd in just a few minutes and let yourself be seduced by its inviting aroma!
What is the curd?
Fruit curd is a kind of cream/topping based on eggs, made from different fruits.
Typically, this cream is made from citrus fruits – lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines, but it also can be made from berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), or tropical fruits like mango, papaya, passion fruit, or a mix of fruits.
The most common curd is lemon curd. You can also find the recipe for homemade sugar-free lemon and lime curd on my blog, which I used as a filling for this fabulous Lemon Curd and Wild Blueberries No-Bake Cheesecake or this Lemon Curd and Blueberry Ice Cream.
The origin of this cream is English and appeared in the 19th century, being used as an alternative to jams served with scones.
Uses:
It can be used as such, or in different cakes, tarts, no-bake cheesecakes, pancakes, muffins, and ice creams, but also spread on bread with butter. That’s why it falls under the category of spreads.
It has a very intense, tangy taste because it uses a significant amount of lime juice and peel, also it’s perfumed from the passion fruit, believe me: this is a sensational combo!
How and for how long, do we preserve the curd?
- In vacuum: 3 weeks at +4 degrees.
- In the freezer: 3/4 months at -18 degrees.
- In an airtight container in the fridge: 7-10 days.
INGREDIENTS:
- The juice from 6 limes (220 ml)
- The zest of the limes
- 3 passion fruits
- 80 g Stevia
- 4 egg yolks + 1 whole egg
- 70 g butter (80%)
- Pinch of salt.
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INSTRUCTIONS for this perfumed lime and passion fruit curd:
1. Grate the zest from the limes (preferably organic), then squeeze them.
2, Put the zest and lime juice in a small saucepan with the passion fruit seeds, the egg yolks, the whole egg, the Stevia sweetener, and the salt, then put them on the fire on low-medium fire and let it boil. Boil the cream until it starts to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
3. During this time I mixed continuously until the composition became a thick cream, like a pudding. I took it off the heat, let it cool for 2 minutes, then incorporated the butter until smooth.
4. Strain the cream obtained so that no traces of lime zest or any lumps remain
5. Place a clean foil film on top to prevent a crust from forming and leave the dessert to cool.
6. After it has cooled, cover the jar with the lid and refrigerate the dessert until use.
I obtained a delicious, aromatic, fine lime and passion fruit curd. Now the cream is liquid, but it thickens more by staying in the fridge (obligatory!).Â
The melted butter in it will solidify in the cold! Refrigerate for a few hours. Moreover, the curd can be kept in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
Last Thoughts:
This exotic and refined combination of tastes brings us a well-deserved break from the daily hustle and bustle. This delicious pairing brings a touch of freshness and sophistication to every kitchen.
With their distinct and balanced flavors, the lime and passion fruit inspire us to experience and enjoy special dishes, turning any moment into an unforgettable occasion.
So, I end this article with an invitation to you: explore this magic of aromas, create delicious recipes, and share them with your loved ones to bring magic and joy to every unforgettable moment of your life.
This combination will surely become a favorite of your culinary tastes.
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