Lemon Curd with Berries

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Lemon Curd with Berries
120 min.
8
199kcal

Suggestions

Indulge in the delightful fusion of tart and sweet with our Lemon Curd with Berries recipe! This delectable side dish is perfect for those seeking a vegetarian-friendly, citrusy treat. With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you'll have a stunning dessert or accompaniment ready to serve 8 persons. Each serving comes in at a modest 199 calories, allowing you to enjoy it guilt-free.

The star of this recipe is the lemon curd, a velvety blend of fresh lemon juice, grated lemon rind, and egg yolks, cooked to perfection and set to chill, enhancing its rich flavor. The refreshing taste of blueberries and raspberries complements the lemon curd beautifully, adding a burst of color and natural sweetness. The use of graham cracker crumbs on top provides a delightful crunch, tying all the flavors together for a balanced and satisfying experience.

With a simple list of ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this Lemon Curd with Berries recipe is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to impress their guests with a sophisticated yet accessible dish. Whether you're serving it as a side at a summer barbecue or as a dessert at a dinner party, it's sure to be a hit. So, why not add a touch of elegance and a burst of flavor to your next gathering with this Lemon Curd with Berries recipe?

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups blueberries 
  • tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
  • large egg yolk 
  • teaspoons graham cracker crumbs 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • 1.5 cups raspberries 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Heat to 180 or until thick (about 6 minutes), stirring constantly with a whisk; remove from heat.
  3. Add butter and rind, stirring until butter melts.
  4. Place curd in a medium bowl. Cover surface of curd with plastic wrap, and chill completely. Spoon 2 tablespoons curd into each of 8 small cups. Top each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons blueberries and 1 1/2 tablespoons raspberries. Repeat layers of curd and berries. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories199kcal
Protein5.84%
Fat36.98%
Carbs57.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.01
Glycemic Load
16.4
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.2360870008883%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
12.65mg
Petunidin
8.82mg
Delphinidin
10.13mg
Malvidin
18.79mg
Pelargonidin
0.22mg
Peonidin
5.66mg
Catechin
1.76mg
Epigallocatechin
0.29mg
Epicatechin
0.96mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Eriodictyol
0.76mg
Hesperetin
3.13mg
Naringenin
0.38mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
2.44mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:198.66kcal
9.93%
Fat:8.48g
13.05%
Saturated Fat:4.01g
25.09%
Carbohydrates:29.51g
9.84%
Net Carbohydrates:27.1g
9.85%
Sugar:22.67g
25.19%
Cholesterol:148.99mg
49.66%
Sodium:110.09mg
4.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.01g
6.02%
Vitamin C:19.01mg
23.04%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.73%
Selenium:7.39µg
10.56%
Fiber:2.41g
9.65%
Folate:32.9µg
8.23%
Phosphorus:73.54mg
7.35%
Vitamin K:7.58µg
7.21%
Vitamin A:354.13IU
7.08%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.42%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.55%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.32%
Iron:0.83mg
4.61%
Vitamin D:0.69µg
4.59%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.38%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.29%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.17%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.66%
Potassium:111.7mg
3.19%
Calcium:31.57mg
3.16%
Magnesium:12.15mg
3.04%
Copper:0.05mg
2.74%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.46%
Source:My Recipes