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Strawberry Curd

May 9, 2020

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If you like strawberries, this strawberry curd is what you’ll want to slather on cake, cookies, scones, or eat it off the spoon, it’s that good. 

strawberry curd great on cookies, cakes, scones createdbydiane.com

 

Most people have heard of lemon curd… it’s often on top of tarts, at high tea for scones, and sometimes with mini meringue topped shortbread bites that we all find irresistible, right… tell me I’m not the only one!

If you haven’t had fruit curd, it’s a dessert spread, and for those of us who have had some whether it’s lemon or another flavor, we find it irresistible! 

It’s smooth and delicious and full of flavor. 

This strawberry curd is made with delicious fresh strawberries, the riper the better! Remember the better the fruit tastes the better anything you make it will be.

This recipe goes beyond enjoying it with scones, it’s great on cake and cookies as well. This really is the best strawberry cake filling ever!

 

One of my favorite items to enjoy curd on is scones, and these Cream Scones are not only the easiest to make. They are so tender, definitely worth making a batch!

recipe for strawberry curd from createdbydiane.com

Making curd may sound complex, but relax… it’s quite simple and only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch.

You’ll need:

  • Strawberries
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • egg yolks
  • butter

In just a few simple steps of heating and straining, then adding the remaining ingredients and heating until thick. Then place it in the fridge with plastic wrap touching so it stays smooth. Chill and enjoy!

This is a small batch, you can double this recipe to make a larger batch.

fruit curd recipes from createdbydiane.com

I just love how delicious this is, be sure to check out my other curd flavors.

  • Lemon Curd
  •  Blueberry Curd
  • Cherry Lime Curd
  • Strawberry Curd
  • Cranberry Curd

Giving your lots of options to make with fresh fruit.

How long will this last in the fridge?

This will last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Can I can this like I would  “can ” jam?

Yes, you can “can” this item as well for longer shelf life.

Can I use this as a filling to cupcakes?

Yes, here are two of my vanilla cupcake recipes  6 vanilla cupcakes, and 24 vanilla cupcakes.

strawberry curd on cake

Be sure to check out this great cake filled with strawberry curd, it tastes SO GOOD!

Strawberry Curd
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
This fruit curd is made from fresh strawberries, it's easy to make and so delicious, great on cookies, cakes, scones, and more.
Author: Diane Schmidt Created by Diane
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American, English
Serves: 8 oz
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
  1. In medium saucepan mix strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar.
  2. Heat on medium bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Place a strainer over a bowl and stain and press the mixture until all liquid is in a bowl.
  4. Mix the egg yolks in a small bowl.
  5. Add a tablespoon at a time of the mixed egg yolks into the strawberries and stir well and quickly so the heat of the strawberry mixture heats the egg yolks slowly so they don't curdle.
  6. Keep whisking while you add more egg to the strawberry mixture until it's all well blended.
  7. Place the mixture into the saucepan and heat it on low, whisk in the butter and it's ready when the mixture is thick and coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat, transfer the strawberry curd to a glass jar or shallow dish covered with plastic wrap touching the curd so it doesn't get a film on top as it cools, and refrigerate.
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30 Comments Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Frosting/Icing, Fruit, Sauces, Sweet Tagged With: curd, dessert, fruit, Strawberry

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Comments

  1. Jeanne @JollyTomato says

    May 9, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    Wow! This looks amazing! Imma huge lemon curd fan, and a huge strawberry fan, so I definitely need to try this!!!

    Reply
  2. Sherry says

    May 10, 2020 at 10:53 am

    How long does it last in the frig? Can you can it like strawberry jam in sealed jars?

    Reply
    • Diane says

      May 10, 2020 at 7:01 pm

      It’ll last for 2 weeks in the fridge. I’m sure you can “can” it sealed jars as well.

    • Will Ross says

      October 12, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Just gone done making thus and put it in the fridge. It doesn’t look red but instead looks kind of pale orange. I followed the instructions but not sure if I did something wrong. I wasn’t supposed to put the mashed strawberries back into the egg mixture or anything, right? Just not sure how this will turn out now so any help would be nice, please.

    • Diane says

      October 12, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      The color of the cuts will depend on the color of your strawberries if they are white in the centers that will give a much less res color, if they aren’t bright red the cuts will be more orange pink, my strawberries were at the peak of strawberry season and directly from a strawberry field nearby me, so premium color of the fruit gave me a nice red result, no you don’t add the presses fruit back in, I hope it tastes great even if it’s not red 😉

  3. Denise Van Aken says

    May 11, 2020 at 1:17 pm

    The strawberry curd sounds delicious! Could you use it as a filling in cupcakes?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      May 11, 2020 at 6:46 pm

      Yes, it would be delicious to fill cupcakes with. I have a great vanilla cupcake recipe if you need this link is for 6 vanilla cupcakes https://www.createdby-diane.com/2017/10/small-batch-vanilla-cupcakes.html
      and this link is for 24 vanilla cupcakes https://www.createdby-diane.com/2015/05/vanilla-cupcakes-filled-with-pastry-cream-and-vanilla-frosting.html

  4. Gracie says

    December 21, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    How do you make it thicker

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 21, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      Curd will thicken up when it’s refrigerated, if you feel it’s too thin after cooking it, cook it on low a little longer, it should stick to the back of a spoon and when you drag your finger over it, it should not come together. If it’s thin, be sure you re-read the ingredients and instructions and make sure you followed them.

  5. Mary says

    February 12, 2021 at 5:55 pm

    Is the butter room temperature? Cold? Melted?

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 13, 2021 at 11:33 am

      I use room temperature butter, if it’s colder it will melt in from the warmth of the mixture. I would not use melted butter as the end result would be more oily.

  6. Jennifer says

    March 14, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    This sounds delicious but of course strawberries aren’t in season yet. Have you tried using frozen berries? I’d love to serve this for Easter brunch.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      March 14, 2021 at 6:43 pm

      I haven’t used frozen strawberries but it’s worth a try, if they are sweet it’ll work, if not you may need to add a little more sugar, adding a tablespoon or so of powdered sugar at the end may help if they aren’t sweet tasting. I’m not sure where you live, I’m in Southern California, and strawberry season is well underway, so check your stores as they ship all over the US this time of year 🙂 you could also use more strawberries to ensure good flavor or try some strawberry extract as well.

    • Jennifer says

      March 14, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks for the quick response! I’m in Vancouver, Canada. We do get California strawberries…maybe I’ll try a mix of frozen and fresh. I’ll let you know how it goes! Due to restrictions, it will be the first gathering with my family since November and it will be outdoors, so need to make it extra special this year!

    • Diane says

      March 14, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      Can’t wait to hear how it turns out, HAPPY Celebrating!

  7. Jen says

    May 23, 2021 at 11:18 am

    This is a great recipe. My curd was delicious,

    Reply
    • Diane says

      May 24, 2021 at 12:32 am

      so happy to hear you liked it!

  8. deborah a Yenser says

    October 31, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    Can you use the fruit curd in small tarts like the lemon curd

    Reply
    • Diane says

      October 31, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      yes, it’s the same consistency as lemon curd. I also make blueberry curd, cherry curd, and cranberry here is lemon, and links to add others are in that post https://www.createdby-diane.com/2013/03/lemon-shortbread-with-lemon-curd.html

  9. Denisr says

    May 25, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    Is it a cup of strawberries before or after they’re diced?

    Reply
  10. Diane says

    May 25, 2021 at 10:26 pm

    I measured about 1 1/2 cups before dicing and it yielded 1 cup after they were diced.

    Reply
  11. Denise says

    May 28, 2021 at 6:22 am

    Thank you!
    My lemon curd turned out perfect and delicious!
    Getting ready to make the strawberry curd.

    Regards,
    Denise

    Reply

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