Imperial Bergamot & Blossom Curd

Imperial Bergamot & Blossom Curd

Zesty Bergamot and Blossom Curd Combines Citrus, Floral Notes, and Honey.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Bergamot oranges, Citrus dessert, Curd, Curds, Floral blossom water, Honey dessert
Servings: 6 serving

Equipment

Fine grater
Heatproof mixing bowl
Double Boiler

Ingredients

  • Zest from 3 Bergamot oranges
  • 1/2 cup fresh Bergamot orange juice
  • 1/4 cup strained floral blossom water orange blossom or elderflower
  • 1/2 cup organic honey
  • 3 large fresh cage-free eggs
  • 2 additional cage-free egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup ghee room temperature

Instructions

  • Begin by thoroughly washing your hands and preparing a clean, sanitized workspace.
  • Zest 3 Bergamot oranges using a fine grater, ensuring no pith is included to avoid bitterness.
  • Juice the zested Bergamot oranges until you have obtained 1/2 cup of fresh juice.
  • In a medium-sized, heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the Bergamot zest, 1/2 cup of Bergamot juice, 1/4 cup of strained floral blossom water (such as orange blossom or elderflower), 1/2 cup of organic honey, and 3 large, fresh cage-free eggs plus 2 egg yolks until thoroughly combined and slightly frothy.
  • Create a double boiler by filling a saucepan with a couple of inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Place the mixing bowl on top of the saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water, to gently cook the mixture.
  • Continuously whisk the mixture for around 10 to 15 minutes, until the curd thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the bowl from the double boiler and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any solids or cooked egg bits.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of ghee, which has been allowed to reach room temperature and is cut into small pieces, until it is fully incorporated and the curd is smooth and glossy.
  • If the curd is not thick enough, return to the double boiler, stirring constantly until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Once the curd is finished cooking, cover it with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Allow the curd to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours to set completely.
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06/10/2024 12:05 pm GMT

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