Ingredients
– 2 large eggs
– 2 large egg yolks
– ยฝ cup canned pineapple juice
– ยฝ cup granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
1-First, in a bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks, ยฝ cup canned pineapple juice, ยฝ cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until fully combined and the cornstarch is dissolved.
2-Then, transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 7 to 10 minutes until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency and coats the back of a spoon.
3-Next, remove from heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
4-After that, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bits, then transfer to a bowl.
5-Finally, cover the bowl with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set before serving.
Last Step:
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๐ Use canned pineapple juice to prevent enzymes that inhibit thickening.
๐พ Cornstarch is essential for the proper thickening of the curd.
โณ If the curd tastes starchy, cook a little longer to activate cornstarch fully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Spread, Filling
- Method: Cooking on stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.03 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
