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Peach Curd
An easy and creamy custard made with fresh peaches.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 Medium Fresh peaches
- 5 Large Egg yolks
- 1/2 Cup Sugar ((100g))
- 1/4 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 6 Tablespoons Unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch pieces ((85g))
Instructions
- 1
Cut the peaches and puree them in the food processor and measure one cup of puree.
- 2
Mix the egg yolk and sugar in a medium bowl.
- 3
Mix the puree, yolk mixture, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan and smooth.
- 4
Cook over medium-low heat while stirring until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- 5
Remove from the heat, add the butter, and stir until melted.
- 6
Run the mixture through a mesh sieve, allow it to cool to room temperature, and refrigerate.