PINEAPPLE CURD

Pineapple Curd image

Pineapple curd is a delicious alternative to lemon curd. Use it as a cake filling, tart topping, or fold in some whipped cream to make a fruit dip!

Provided by LauraF

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

Combine pineapple, egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth.
Pour into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in butter until fully incorporated. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until set, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 16.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g