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A silky, vibrant tropical filling perfect for cakes, tarts, pastries, and various desserts. This passion fruit curd balances sweetness and tanginess with a floral, exotic flavor profile, offering a versatile and easy-to-make curd that works beautifully in multiple dessert applications.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh passion fruit pulp (about 8–10 fruits, seeds optional)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cubed
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice (to brighten sweet fruit)
  • Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch (for firmer curd, great in layer cakes)

Instructions

  1. Cut passion fruits in half and scoop the pulp into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; press with the back of a spoon to extract the juice and strain out seeds for a smooth curd (or leave seeds in for texture).
  2. If using cornstarch, dissolve 1 tsp cornstarch in a little passion fruit juice or cold water to prevent lumps.
  3. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk together the passion fruit pulp/juice, whole eggs, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt; add 1 tsp lemon juice if desired.
  4. Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (double boiler) and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10–12 minutes (or reaches 170°F / 75°C).
  5. If you don’t have a double boiler, cook the mixture in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat, whisking constantly and removing from the heat as soon as it thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and whisk in cold cubed butter a few pieces at a time until the curd is smooth and glossy.
  7. Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any cooked egg bits or seeds for the silkiest texture.
  8. Pour the curd into a clean jar or bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin forming; let cool to room temperature.
  9. Refrigerate the cooled curd for at least 1 hour before using.
  10. If the curd is still too thin after chilling, gently reheat and whisk in more dissolved cornstarch, then cool again.

Notes

For a smooth curd, strain out the seeds; to retain texture and visual interest, leave the seeds in., Cornstarch is optional and useful for firmer curd consistency, ideal for cakes or tarts., Use a thermometer to check doneness; aim for around 170°F (75°C)., Passion fruit curd keeps about one week refrigerated and can be frozen for up to 3 months., If using store-bought passion fruit puree, add lemon juice if the puree is very sweet or flat tasting to brighten flavor., Avoid overcooking or overheating to prevent grainy or scrambled egg texture; whisk constantly and cook gently over low heat or double boiler.

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