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Homemade Orange Curd

Creamy Homemade Orange Curd That Will Brighten Your Day

Homemade Orange Curd is a delightful journey resulting in a rich, velvety spread perfect for any meal, inviting everyone to indulge without hesitation.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 57

Ingredients
  

For the Curd
  • 3 pieces oranges (zest) Avoid the bitter white pith
  • 360 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed) Always opt for fresh, not bottled juice
  • 150 g cane sugar Can be swapped with raw cane or golden caster sugar
  • 120 ml non-dairy milk Use unsweetened soy, almond, or oat milk
  • 50 g cornstarch Arrowroot starch is an ideal substitute
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt Balances the sweetness
  • 60 g vegan butter (cold and cubed) Coconut cream can serve as an alternative

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Orange Curd
  1. Wash the oranges thoroughly in a mixture of water and white vinegar for about 10 minutes. Pat them dry, zest avoiding the bitter white pith, and juice them.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine cane sugar with the zested orange skin, rubbing until moist and fragrant.
  3. Add cornstarch, freshly squeezed orange juice, non-dairy milk, and sea salt to the saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Set over medium heat and stir continuously for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  5. Remove from heat, strain into a bowl, and whisk in cold vegan butter until smooth.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap pressed against the curd. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 13gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Choose organic oranges for zesting. Always use freshly squeezed orange juice to preserve flavor. Strain the curd for a silky-smooth finish. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for later use.

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