Description
A delicious and easy recipe for mango curd, perfect for desserts or as a spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe mango puree (about 2 medium mangoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the mango puree, sugar, and eggs. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Strain the mango curd through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
- Allow the curd to cool to room temperature, then cover it with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add a teaspoon of grated lime zest to the mixture before cooking.
- Use the mango curd as a filling for tarts, spread on toast, or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 150mg