Description
This easy, family-friendly raspberry curd is a vibrant, tangy-sweet spread or tart filling. Made with fresh or frozen raspberries, eggs, sugar, butter, and lemon juice, it offers a luxurious, smooth, and custardy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine and Soften: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups (250g) raspberries, 0.75 cup (150g) sugar, 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring until berries soften and release juices.
- Strain Mixture (Optional): For a super smooth curd, press mixture through a fine-mesh sieve (5 minutes) to remove seeds. Return purée to saucepan.
- Temper Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large eggs. Slowly pour 0.5 cup warm raspberry purée into eggs, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
- Thicken Curd: Pour tempered eggs back into saucepan. Cook medium-low, stirring continuously, 8-10 minutes. Do not boil. Mixture thickens, coats spoon, reaching 170-175°F (77-79°C).
- Finish with Butter: Remove from heat. Stir in 0.5 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed, one piece at a time until melted and glossy.
- Chill and Set: Pour warm curd into jar or bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface to prevent skin. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours, or until set.
Notes
Any leftover homemade curd stores wonderfully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. For a dairy-free option, use a high-quality plant-based butter alternative. Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- Calories: 55 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
Keywords: raspberry curd, tart filling, easy dessert, family-friendly, gluten-free, homemade, vibrant, make-ahead, spread