Description
Tropical pineapple curd brings sunshine to dessert tables with its luscious, tangy elegance. Smooth Caribbean-inspired cream spreads pure island joy across pastries, scones, and breakfast treats you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Tropical Pineapple Curd
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fluid ounces) canned pineapple juice
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Dairy and Fat:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a whisk, saucepan, and fine-mesh strainer to create a silky, vibrant tropical pineapple curd.
- Combine eggs, egg yolks, pineapple juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a uniformly smooth liquid with no visible cornstarch granules.
- Carefully transfer the liquid mixture to a medium saucepan, positioning it over medium-low heat while maintaining constant movement with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching.
- Stir the mixture consistently for 7-10 minutes, watching for subtle thickening that indicates the curd is developing its signature pudding-like consistency and coating the spoon’s back.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from heat and introduce butter pieces, stirring until each fragment melts completely and integrates seamlessly into the golden tropical mixture.
- Position the fine-mesh strainer over a clean bowl and gently pour the curd through, capturing any potential egg fragments and ensuring an ultra-smooth texture.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the curd’s surface to create an airtight seal, preventing moisture loss and skin formation during chilling.
- Refrigerate the tropical pineapple curd for a minimum of two hours, allowing it to set and develop its rich, creamy consistency before serving or using in desserts.
Notes
- Tropical twist transforms traditional curd into a sunshine-bursting dessert sensation.
- Whisking ingredients smoothly prevents lumpy textures and ensures silky-soft consistency.
- Constant stirring during cooking creates perfect pudding-like thickness without burning or scorching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg