Homemade Grapefruit Curd
Today’s recipe of homemade grapefruit curd is a simple yet important one! This grapefruit tart has been popular since I shared it a few weeks ago. So many of you have already made it and I love getting your emails about how you love the recipe along with your questions. Many of you asked about a separate recipe for the curd since you would like to use it beyond the tart. I don’t blame! I’ve been using it for everything from waffle toppings to macarons.
Making curd is so so simple guys. It’s really just whisking cornstarch, citrus juice, sugar and egg yolks together. Cook for a few minutes so the egg yolks cook and then let cool. BAM! So simple and you can use whatever citrus you like. Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Key Limes and beyond.
I used this homemade grapefruit curd to fill some grapefruit macarons I made this past weekend when I needed a break from thesis writing. Yes, I make macarons when I am stressed and they for some reason relax me. These grapefruit macarons are based of my favorite Spring lemon macaron recipe. I swapped out the lemon zest for grapefruit zest and used 2 teaspoons grapefruit juice instead of lemon extract. Otherwise the recipe is the same if you would like to make the grapefruit version. (Recipe HERE).
Okay, that’s it for today friends! Below is the simple recipe which you can scale up or down, depending on your needs. Enjoy!
Homemade Grapefruit Curd
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups grapefruit juice (or citrus juice of your choice)
- 3 egg yolks, whisked in a small bowl
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the sugar with the cornstarch and add in the juice.
- Cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbly. Gradually whisk in half of the hot mixture into the egg yolks to temper the eggs.
- Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add in the butter pieces. Whisk until melted. Stir in food coloring if using.
- Pour the mixture into a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap pressed against the top. Chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight until set.
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Sounds totally refreshing and delicious Zainab! I love making curds! Those macarons look wonderful!
That color!! This looks amazing!
i love making lemon curd but haven’t ever tried grapefruit curd. yum!
This grapefruit curd looks to DIE for. We are twinning with the grapefruit today 🙂
I love making fruit curds but I haven’t made a grapefruit one before, it is a gorgeous colour and I bet it tastes amazing!
Oh look how pretty this is! I love grapefruit but have never made curd with it — I’m definitely giving this a shot!
This curd sounds incredible and looks absolutely beautiful! Sounds amazing in those macarons 🙂
The color of this grapefruit curd is just beautiful! I’ve been thinking about making some, too, but I just haven’t gotten around to it. After seeing this, I know I need to try it for myself soon!
Um, this curd is like my every dream come true! I keep forgetting how much I adore grapefruit and then I’ll see goodness like this. I’ve only made lemon curd but it makes total sense that any citrus can be transformed into awesomeness in the way of curd 😉
All of the best recipes are simple, yet versatile. And this fits the bill perfectly! Plus it’s just so pretty to look at.
This grapefruit curd looks incredible, Z! Love that you made macarons too, baking is my favorite way to relieve stress 🙂 The color is gorgeous!
That looks delicious! I’ve never tried to make a curd, but I think I’m going to have to give it a try 🙂
Oh goodness, Zainab! I’m grapefruit obsessed at the moment and as of just a week ago I thought I didn’t like it – what?!? Can’t wait to try this and pour it on everything 🙂
And now I’m craving a batch of pancakes SMOTHERED in this…or just a big bowl of it and a spoon. SO GOOD.
Hi please could you let me know what the English version of grahams crackers are, as they don’t sell them here and would love to make this cake and lots of other things but don’t know what to use instead.
Cheers – love you page 🙂
Hi amy, do you have shortbread cookies? Vanilla wafers? Or digestive biscuits? I believe those would work as a crust. Or the old fashion Oreo cookies too, either chocolate Oreos or golden Oreos.
Do you need to use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice? Or can you use storebought juice
Hi Mel, storebought is just fine.
I have gone crazy over citrus curd(s). Yesterday was lemon, today is grapefruit and tomorrow lime and if time an orange curd. Making a tart of these curds but eating it like a pudding? Indeeeed!!!!!
So glad to hear!! I am a fan of all the cirtus lol