Berry curd
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The berry curd can be used as a cake filling, a filling for pastries and tartlets, or simply served with tea and cookies. I recommend adjusting the amount of sugar and lemon juice depending on the sweetness of the chosen berries. The ready dessert can be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. My curd will be made from black and red currants.
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Step 2
Place the berries in a small saucepan or pot and set over heat. After boiling, simmer for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
Carefully separate the yolks.
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Step 4
Add sugar and mix until smooth.
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Step 5
Squeeze the lemon juice. If the berries are sweet, such as strawberries and raspberries, add the juice of a whole lemon.
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Step 6
Add the starch and rub everything together to form a smooth mixture.
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Step 7
Add a few spoonfuls of berry juice.
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Step 8
I strained the berries through a sieve to make the curd smoother.
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Step 9
Pour the mixture with the yolk into the boiling berries in a thin stream, constantly stirring. Cook for several minutes until thickened.
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Step 10
Let it cool slightly and add the butter.
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Step 11
Beat the mixture until fluffy.
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Step 12
It only remains to cool it thoroughly, and our berry curd is ready.