Scottish Curd Recipe

Indulge in the creamy, tangy delight of authentic Scottish Lemon Curd, infused with the rich warmth of Drambuie liqueur! This luxurious curd is perfect for filling tarts, topping scones, or simply enjoying by the spoonful. Years in the making, this recipe delivers a taste of Scotland's finest. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-follow recipe that yields a curd so smooth and delicious, you'll be making it again and again!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 4.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Scottish Curd

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How to Make Scottish Curd

  1. Finely grate the zest of 2 lemons using a microplane or fine grater. Set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the lemon zest and sugar.
  3. Continue heating gently, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the hot butter-sugar mixture with one egg until well combined. Repeat with the remaining eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This tempering process prevents the eggs from scrambling.
  5. Pour the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining butter-sugar mixture.
  6. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon. The mixture will gradually thicken. Continue stirring until the curd is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 8-10 minutes). Do not boil!
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the Drambuie.
  8. Immediately pour the hot curd into clean, sterilized jars. Cover tightly.
  9. Allow the curd to cool completely before refrigerating. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g