Smooth Mango Curd
Smooth mango curd is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your table with its creamy texture and vibrant flavor. This luscious spread, made from fresh mangoes, sugar, eggs, and butter, is perfect for enhancing toast, pancakes, or desserts. With its sweet and tangy notes, this curd will impress your guests at brunch or any gathering. Whip it up in no time for a taste of paradise!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (1 jar) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes (about 2 cups pureed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel and chop the mangoes into small pieces.
- Blend the chopped mango until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk together sugar, eggs, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Stir in the pureed mango until fully mixed.
- Cook over low heat while stirring constantly until thickened (10-15 minutes); it should coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in room-temperature butter until melted and incorporated.
- Transfer to jars or containers and let cool before sealing; refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg