I love adding delicious curds in my cakes. Here is a riff on a classic
Strawberry Basil Curd
Prep Time: 2 Hours
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 1 1/2 Cups
Ingredients:
5 Egg Yolks
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
3/4 Cup Sugar
12 oz Frozen Strawberries Thawed
2-3 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Butter Cubed
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
3/4 Cup Sugar
12 oz Frozen Strawberries Thawed
2-3 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Butter Cubed
10-20 Basil Leaves
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan combine the egg yolks, sugar, strawberries, lemon juice and basil (10 leaves for a subtle flavor and 20 for more bold basil flavor), and let it simmer for 10 minutes on very low heat.
2. Whisk vigorously, and continuously over medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. Add one tablespoon of cornstarch and continue to whisk, add second tablespoon and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
4. Take it off the heat immediately and fold in the butter 3-4 cubes at a time. Make sure that all of the butter is incorporated before adding more.
5. Place a sieve over a heat safe bowl and run the curd through the sieve until it is smooth and shiny.
6. Cover the curd with plastic wrap making sure that the plastic wrap is touching the curd.
7. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until cold - at least 2 hours. Serve or store in an airtight mason jar.
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