This is a really simple but delicious curd recipe, if you want to know more about what makes a good curd head over to my lemon curd post.
Let me start by saying, I am a huge fan of blackcurrants, they’re SO flavoursome and such a beautiful colour but I never seem to be able to find them anywhere, other than in Ribena which in this instance isn’t particularly helpful. Because it’s virtually impossible to get them from anywhere I order pre-made blackcurrant puree which I use in this recipe but also in my blackcurrant and earl grey stripe cake. It’s super handy to have some around, especially at this time of year when nothing interesting seems to be in season and you’re sick of making beige baked goods. This curd can be used however you like, It’s really nice in a layer cake, on meringues with cream or you can just eat it with a spoon. I added some lime to this recipe simply because I had some limes hanging around and I thought it would be nice, I was right and it’s a delicious flavour combination!
This recipe also works nicely with blueberry or blackberry puree, it just has a slightly more delicate flavour but it will still have the wonderful deep purple colour and the lime adds a nice bit of acidity.
Blackcurrant & Lime Curd
Ingredients
100g blackcurrant puree
60g lime juice
160g caster sugar
2 limes (zest only)
2 large eggs (100g)
4 large egg yolks (70g)
80g soft butter
Pinch citric acid (optional, I add citric acid if i’m diluting the curd in some way e.g. mixing it into buttercream)
Method
Boil a pan of water, once boiling reduce the heat to just below a simmer.
Weigh everything apart from the butter into a large metal bowl, whisking between each addition.
Place the bowl over the pan of boiling water and whisk the curd continuously until it thickens and any froth disappears from the top.
Remove from the heat and leave to cool to between 30°C-40°C, whisking occasionally to prevent a skin forming. Now is the perfect time to do a bit of washing up!
Once cool enough add the butter a bit at a time, if you’re having trouble getting it to incorporate or it’s got a bit too cold you can use a hand blender to help you out.
Finally, sieve it and use however you like!