BERRY CURD

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I've always loved strawberries. Each time they're in season, I think of new and interesting ways to use them. I spoon this strawberry curd over just about everything, from waffles and pancakes to cake and ice cream. -Margo Zoerner, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Place strawberries and raspberries in a blender; cover and process until almost smooth. Press through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; reserve 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon juice. Discard seeds. , In a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in egg yolks and berry puree until blended. Add butter; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 170°. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately; stir in vanilla., Transfer to a bowl; cool. Press plastic wrap onto surface of curd; refrigerate until cold. Serve or transfer to covered jars and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.