If you like lemon curd, you are going to love this blood orange curd! It has that citrusy tang and sweet and sumptuous texture. Plus it comes together in just a few minutes with very little effort. You can spread it on toast or muffins, swirl it into yogurt or fill your cakes with homemade goodness!
In a very large glass bowl (the mixture will boil and you don’t want it to bubble over), whisk together orange juice, sugar and eggs. Add the stick of butter.
Microwave in 30 second intervals, whisking vigorously after each trip to the microwave.
You will feel the mixture start to thicken as you go. Once you think it’s close, start taking the temperature with an instant read thermometer. Stop when the mixture reaches 185°F. Cook time will vary based on your microwave, but should be roughly 5 minutes.
For a more citrusy flavor, stir in the finely grated zest of one blood orange.
The egg yolks have the potential to change the color a bit towards the orange side. If you want a stronger pink/red color, feel free to stir in a drop or two of red food coloring.
If you got any clumps while cooking the curd, strain the mixture. Then cover and refrigerate until firm.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a couple of weeks or freeze a portion if desired.