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Pineapple curd

Recipe Information

Description:
Pineapple curd is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about of cooking time for a combined total time of 6 hours. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 40 (serving size: 1 tablespoon) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 40 (Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon)
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Total Time 6 Hours
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pineapple Juice
Category Fruit
Meal Dinner
Type Dessert
Subtype Sauce/Gravy
Cuisine American; Caribbean
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup pineapple juice

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  • In a medium, heavy, saucepan, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the pineapple and lemon juices and the eggs. Over medium heat, heat the mixture to a boil while whisking constantly. Lower the heat, and simmer until thick, stirring constantly, approximately 1 minute.

  • Remove the sauce from the heat, and add butter. Stir the mixture until the butter melts.

  • Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, allowing the mixture to thicken.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 25 cal

  • Total fat: <1g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: <1g

  • Polyunsaturated fat: <1g

  • Cholesterol: 17mg

  • Sodium: 17mg

  • Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: <1g