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Olive Oil Lemon Curd

March 24, 2015 by Brett Youmans 5 Comments

Happy spring!  On the first day of spring here in my neck of the woods it snowed.  6 inches!  Really Mother Nature?  Is that how you want to play?

It was, however, probably to prettiest snow of the entire winter.  Light and fluffy, it flocked the trees and shrubs beautifully.  Still, I’m over it.  Pretty or not I’m ready for some green instead of brown and warm instead of cold.

The upside of the crappy weather is that I don’t feel the least bit guilty spending all day in the kitchen experimenting.  Lately I’ve been creating a lot of things with lemons so look for some lemony deliciousness coming soon.  When everything is blah and gray outside, lemons can just, well, brighten anyone’s day!

Heard of curd?

Fruit curd is a delicious intensely-flavored spread that’s a perfect alternative to traditional jams usually served with breads, muffins, and scones.  Traditionally made with butter, I wanted to create a healthier alternative using olive oil.  What I didn’t expect was how much the olive oil would actually improve the taste and overall texture of the curd.  Recipe and How-To.

Fruit curd is a delicious intensely-flavored spread that’s a perfect alternative to traditional jams usually served with breads, muffins, and scones.  Traditionally made with butter, I wanted to create a healthier alternative using olive oil.  What I didn’t expect was how much the olive oil would actually improve the taste and overall texture of the curd.  I chose the good stuff for this recipe —  Colavita Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil — and the end result was a remarkably smooth and creamy curd that’s a bit spicy and “green” tasting thanks to the olive oil, and sweet, and tart all at the same time.

The first time I made it I felt like it was missing something.  The taste was amazing but I was missing a little of the creaminess I expected in a traditional curd.  So, I added 1 tablespoon of cream and voilà.  Perfection achieved!

Fruit curd is a delicious intensely-flavored spread that’s a perfect alternative to traditional jams usually served with breads, muffins, and scones.  Traditionally made with butter, I wanted to create a healthier alternative using olive oil.  What I didn’t expect was how much the olive oil would actually improve the taste and overall texture of the curd.  Recipe and How-To.

Smooth and creamy, this Olive Oil Lemon Curd uses only 6 ingredients.  Make a batch today and let me know what you think!

Fruit curd is a delicious intensely-flavored spread that’s a perfect alternative to traditional jams usually served with breads, muffins, and scones. Traditionally made with butter, I wanted to create a healthier alternative using olive oil. What I didn’t expect was how much the olive oil would actually improve the taste and overall texture of the curd. Recipe and How-To.

Olive Oil Lemon Curd
 
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Prep time
5 minutes
Cook time
5 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
 
Replace the butter with olive oil for an unbelievable smooth and creamy treat! Only 6 ingredients and ready in a snap!
Author: Brett@GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 1⅓ cups
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons Colavita Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Juice and zest from 3 lemons, about ½ cup juice and 2 tablespoons zest
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 4 large egg yolks, preferably pasture raised
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
  1. Over medium heat, warm oil in a heavy bottom sauce pan. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and zest, and salt.
  2. Whisk in the egg yolks and cream until smooth and return to heat stirring constantly until the mixture is thick enough to cling to the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
  3. Pour the curd through a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl. Cover the surface of the curd with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate until ready to use.
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The post Olive Oil Lemon Curd is sponsored by Colavita.  I have been using Colavita’s quality products for many years and this trusted family brand is a perfect fit for my garden to table creations.  For more information, please visit Colavita.com.

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Comments

  1. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Awesome recipe. Loved the addition of olive oil instead of butter. Delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Brett Youmans says

      March 30, 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks so much Anupama! I *love* your blog and looking forward to exploring!

      Reply
  2. Jeff the Chef says

    March 25, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    What a fantastic idea! I love lemon curd and I’m really curious to taste the difference olive oil would bring to it.

    Reply
    • Brett Youmans says

      March 30, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Jeff! This recipe is a keeper — be sure to use the good stuff!

      Reply
  3. Bill says

    April 4, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Wow! I love lemon curd and using olive oil to make it healthier is brilliant, Brett! Great post and beautiful photos!

    Reply

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