Saturday, November 17, 2012

Orange Curd Dip

Ingredients:
Zest of 4 oranges, at room temperature
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces butter, room temperature
4 extra large egg's, room temperature
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/8 tsp salt
10-15 fresh strawberries, for dipping

Procedure:
1. Place orange zest and granulated sugar in a food processor and blend it together for a minute.
2. Place the room temperature butter in a mixing bowl and cream the butter with the help of a hand mixer. Add sugar & orange zest mixture to it and mix until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg's, one at a time. Then add orange juice and salt. Mix until combined.
4. Place all the mixture in a saucepan and cook it on a medium low heat until thickened, for about 10 minutes. Stirring constantly. The orange curd will be ready when it coats the spoon. Be careful otherwise it will curdle, do not overcook.
4. Let the mixture cool down properly. Place the orange curd in a bowl and place fresh strawberries around it decoratively. Enjoy!

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